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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.99, 4,635.40 and 1,866.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.99, 4,635.40 and 1,866.91 is: 2,576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.99 : 4,635.40 = 1,866.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.99/4,635.40 = 1,866.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.99x = 4,635.40 × 1,866.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.99x = 8,653,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,862.18/3,358.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.33

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