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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.65, 4,630.85 and 1,863.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.65, 4,630.85 and 1,863.66 is: 2,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.65 : 4,630.85 = 1,863.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.65/4,630.85 = 1,863.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.65x = 4,630.85 × 1,863.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.65x = 8,630,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,329.91/3,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.88

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