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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.65, 4,626.93 and 1,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.65, 4,626.93 and 1,860.87 is: 2,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.65 : 4,626.93 = 1,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.65/4,626.93 = 1,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.65x = 4,626.93 × 1,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.65x = 8,610,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,610,115.23/3,352.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.15

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