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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.79, 4,544.85 and 1,860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.79, 4,544.85 and 1,860.37 is: 2,786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.79 : 4,544.85 = 1,860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.79/4,544.85 = 1,860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.79x = 4,544.85 × 1,860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.79x = 8,455,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,070.57/3,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.97

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