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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.44, 4,645.98 and 1,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.44, 4,645.98 and 1,874.69 is: 2,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.44 : 4,645.98 = 1,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.44/4,645.98 = 1,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.44x = 4,645.98 × 1,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.44x = 8,709,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,709,772.25/3,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.24

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