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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.68, 4,633.39 and 1,865.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.68, 4,633.39 and 1,865.56 is: 2,574.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.68 : 4,633.39 = 1,865.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.68/4,633.39 = 1,865.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.68x = 4,633.39 × 1,865.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.68x = 8,643,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,867.05/3,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.36

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