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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.83, 4,635.48 and 1,867.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.83, 4,635.48 and 1,867.05 is: 2,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.83 : 4,635.48 = 1,867.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.83/4,635.48 = 1,867.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.83x = 4,635.48 × 1,867.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.83x = 8,654,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,654,672.93/3,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.69

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