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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.38, 4,630.71 and 1,863.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.38, 4,630.71 and 1,863.78 is: 2,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.38 : 4,630.71 = 1,863.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.38/4,630.71 = 1,863.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.38x = 4,630.71 × 1,863.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.38x = 8,630,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,624.68/3,355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.18

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