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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.86, 4,633.94 and 1,865.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.86, 4,633.94 and 1,865.97 is: 2,575.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.86 : 4,633.94 = 1,865.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.86/4,633.94 = 1,865.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.86x = 4,633.94 × 1,865.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.86x = 8,646,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,646,797.69/3,357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.10

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