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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.92, 4,644.56 and 1,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.92, 4,644.56 and 1,873.61 is: 2,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.92 : 4,644.56 = 1,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.92/4,644.56 = 1,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.92x = 4,644.56 × 1,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.92x = 8,702,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,075.52/3,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.35

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