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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.55, 4,630.01 and 1,862.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.55, 4,630.01 and 1,862.98 is: 2,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.55 : 4,630.01 = 1,862.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.55/4,630.01 = 1,862.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.55x = 4,630.01 × 1,862.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.55x = 8,625,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,616.03/3,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.32

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