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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.31, 4,632.64 and 1,865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.31, 4,632.64 and 1,865.02 is: 2,573.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.31 : 4,632.64 = 1,865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.31/4,632.64 = 1,865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.31x = 4,632.64 × 1,865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.31x = 8,639,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,639,966.25/3,357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.48

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