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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.84, 4,632.51 and 1,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.84, 4,632.51 and 1,864.90 is: 2,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.84 : 4,632.51 = 1,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.84/4,632.51 = 1,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.84x = 4,632.51 × 1,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.84x = 8,639,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639,167.90/3,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.60

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