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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.53, 4,630.71 and 1,863.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.53, 4,630.71 and 1,863.43 is: 2,571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.53 : 4,630.71 = 1,863.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.53/4,630.71 = 1,863.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.53x = 4,630.71 × 1,863.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.53x = 8,628,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628,971.46/3,355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.57

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