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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.35, 4,645.62 and 1,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.35, 4,645.62 and 1,874.33 is: 2,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.35 : 4,645.62 = 1,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.35/4,645.62 = 1,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.35x = 4,645.62 × 1,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.35x = 8,707,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,401.71/3,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.60

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