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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.67, 4,631.88 and 1,864.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.67, 4,631.88 and 1,864.25 is: 2,572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.67 : 4,631.88 = 1,864.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.67/4,631.88 = 1,864.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.67x = 4,631.88 × 1,864.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.67x = 8,634,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,982.29/3,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.48

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