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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.47, 4,630.28 and 1,863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.47, 4,630.28 and 1,863.45 is: 2,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.47 : 4,630.28 = 1,863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.47/4,630.28 = 1,863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.47x = 4,630.28 × 1,863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.47x = 8,628,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,285.95/3,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.41

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