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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337, 4,605.06 and 1,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337, 4,605.06 and 1,865 is: 2,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337 : 4,605.06 = 1,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337/4,605.06 = 1,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337x = 4,605.06 × 1,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337x = 8,588,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,436.90/3,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.70

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