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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.21, 4,628.42 and 1,861.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.21, 4,628.42 and 1,861.77 is: 2,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.21 : 4,628.42 = 1,861.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.21/4,628.42 = 1,861.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.21x = 4,628.42 × 1,861.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.21x = 8,617,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617,044.19/3,354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.02

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