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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.63, 4,422.90 and 1,860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.63, 4,422.90 and 1,860.37 is: 2,567.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.63 : 4,422.90 = 1,860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.63/4,422.90 = 1,860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.63x = 4,422.90 × 1,860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.63x = 8,228,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,226.39/3,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.61

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