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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.72, 4,635.32 and 1,866.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.72, 4,635.32 and 1,866.94 is: 2,576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.72 : 4,635.32 = 1,866.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.72/4,635.32 = 1,866.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.72x = 4,635.32 × 1,866.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.72x = 8,653,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,864.32/3,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.54

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