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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.85, 4,635.45 and 1,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.85, 4,635.45 and 1,866.89 is: 2,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.85 : 4,635.45 = 1,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.85/4,635.45 = 1,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.85x = 4,635.45 × 1,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.85x = 8,653,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,886.84/3,358.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.45

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