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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.66, 4,629.34 and 1,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.66, 4,629.34 and 1,862.54 is: 2,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.66 : 4,629.34 = 1,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.66/4,629.34 = 1,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.66x = 4,629.34 × 1,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.66x = 8,622,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,333.56/3,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.26

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