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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.03, 4,635.39 and 1,866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.03, 4,635.39 and 1,866.92 is: 2,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.03 : 4,635.39 = 1,866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.03/4,635.39 = 1,866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.03x = 4,635.39 × 1,866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.03x = 8,653,902.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,653,902.30/3,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.31

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