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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.67, 4,629.38 and 1,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.67, 4,629.38 and 1,862.52 is: 2,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.67 : 4,629.38 = 1,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.67/4,629.38 = 1,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.67x = 4,629.38 × 1,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.67x = 8,622,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,312.84/3,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.24

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