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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.40, 4,629.36 and 1,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.40, 4,629.36 and 1,862.80 is: 2,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.40 : 4,629.36 = 1,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.40/4,629.36 = 1,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.40x = 4,629.36 × 1,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.40x = 8,623,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623,571.81/3,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.82

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