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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.33, 4,630.16 and 1,863.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.33, 4,630.16 and 1,863.14 is: 2,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.33 : 4,630.16 = 1,863.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.33/4,630.16 = 1,863.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.33x = 4,630.16 × 1,863.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.33x = 8,626,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,626,636.30/3,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.02

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