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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.79, 4,633.54 and 1,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.79, 4,633.54 and 1,865.67 is: 2,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.79 : 4,633.54 = 1,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.79/4,633.54 = 1,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.79x = 4,633.54 × 1,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.79x = 8,644,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,644,656.57/3,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.51

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