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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.90, 4,631.14 and 1,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.90, 4,631.14 and 1,863.76 is: 2,571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.90 : 4,631.14 = 1,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.90/4,631.14 = 1,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.90x = 4,631.14 × 1,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.90x = 8,631,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,333.49/3,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.99

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