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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.71, 4,644.86 and 1,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.71, 4,644.86 and 1,873.76 is: 2,585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.71 : 4,644.86 = 1,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.71/4,644.86 = 1,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.71x = 4,644.86 × 1,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.71x = 8,703,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703,320.28/3,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.88

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