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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.73, 4,644.54 and 1,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.73, 4,644.54 and 1,873.80 is: 2,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.73 : 4,644.54 = 1,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.73/4,644.54 = 1,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.73x = 4,644.54 × 1,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.73x = 8,702,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,939.05/3,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.75

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