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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.74, 4,629.33 and 1,862.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.74, 4,629.33 and 1,862.57 is: 2,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.74 : 4,629.33 = 1,862.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.74/4,629.33 = 1,862.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.74x = 4,629.33 × 1,862.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.74x = 8,622,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,451.18/3,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.23

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