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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.64, 4,635.04 and 1,866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.64, 4,635.04 and 1,866.64 is: 2,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.64 : 4,635.04 = 1,866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.64/4,635.04 = 1,866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.64x = 4,635.04 × 1,866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.64x = 8,651,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,951.07/3,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.03

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