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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.66, 4,543.89 and 1,860.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.66, 4,543.89 and 1,860.11 is: 2,786.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.66 : 4,543.89 = 1,860.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.66/4,543.89 = 1,860.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.66x = 4,543.89 × 1,860.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.66x = 8,452,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,135.23/3,033.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.12

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