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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.83, 4,646.19 and 1,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.83, 4,646.19 and 1,874.73 is: 2,587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.83 : 4,646.19 = 1,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.83/4,646.19 = 1,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.83x = 4,646.19 × 1,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.83x = 8,710,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710,351.78/3,366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.11

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