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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.33, 4,631.38 and 1,863.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.33, 4,631.38 and 1,863.97 is: 2,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.33 : 4,631.38 = 1,863.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.33/4,631.38 = 1,863.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.33x = 4,631.38 × 1,863.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.33x = 8,632,737.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,737.14/3,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.08

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