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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.62, 4,667.98 and 1,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.62, 4,667.98 and 1,870.28 is: 2,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.62 : 4,667.98 = 1,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.62/4,667.98 = 1,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.62x = 4,667.98 × 1,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.62x = 8,730,422.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,422.63/3,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.97

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