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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.68, 4,645.82 and 1,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.68, 4,645.82 and 1,874.30 is: 2,586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.68 : 4,645.82 = 1,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.68/4,645.82 = 1,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.68x = 4,645.82 × 1,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.68x = 8,707,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707,660.43/3,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.42

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