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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.51, 4,633.41 and 1,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.51, 4,633.41 and 1,865.56 is: 2,574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.51 : 4,633.41 = 1,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.51/4,633.41 = 1,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.51x = 4,633.41 × 1,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.51x = 8,643,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,904.36/3,357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.50

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