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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.31, 4,635.82 and 1,867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.31, 4,635.82 and 1,867.27 is: 2,576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.31 : 4,635.82 = 1,867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.31/4,635.82 = 1,867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.31x = 4,635.82 × 1,867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.31x = 8,656,327.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656,327.61/3,359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.82

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