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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.69, 4,644.48 and 1,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.69, 4,644.48 and 1,873.59 is: 2,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.69 : 4,644.48 = 1,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.69/4,644.48 = 1,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.69x = 4,644.48 × 1,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.69x = 8,701,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,840.89/3,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.46

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