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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.55, 4,664.89 and 1,868.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.55, 4,664.89 and 1,868.05 is: 2,577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.55 : 4,664.89 = 1,868.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.55/4,664.89 = 1,868.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.55x = 4,664.89 × 1,868.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.55x = 8,714,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,234.94/3,380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.76

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