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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.71, 4,630.89 and 1,863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.71, 4,630.89 and 1,863.64 is: 2,571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.71 : 4,630.89 = 1,863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.71/4,630.89 = 1,863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.71x = 4,630.89 × 1,863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.71x = 8,630,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630,311.84/3,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.83

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