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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.62, 4,629.29 and 1,862.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.62, 4,629.29 and 1,862.53 is: 2,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.62 : 4,629.29 = 1,862.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.62/4,629.29 = 1,862.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.62x = 4,629.29 × 1,862.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.62x = 8,622,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,170.62/3,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.24

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