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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.63, 4,634.88 and 1,866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.63, 4,634.88 and 1,866.52 is: 2,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.63 : 4,634.88 = 1,866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.63/4,634.88 = 1,866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.63x = 4,634.88 × 1,866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.63x = 8,651,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,096.22/3,358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.78

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