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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.67, 4,633.58 and 1,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.67, 4,633.58 and 1,865.73 is: 2,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.67 : 4,633.58 = 1,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.67/4,633.58 = 1,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.67x = 4,633.58 × 1,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.67x = 8,645,009.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645,009.21/3,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.70

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