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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.59, 4,633.50 and 1,865.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.59, 4,633.50 and 1,865.66 is: 2,574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.59 : 4,633.50 = 1,865.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.59/4,633.50 = 1,865.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.59x = 4,633.50 × 1,865.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.59x = 8,644,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644,547.19/3,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.63

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