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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.94, 4,649.28 and 1,856.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.94, 4,649.28 and 1,856.58 is: 2,562.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.94 : 4,649.28 = 1,856.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.94/4,649.28 = 1,856.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.94x = 4,649.28 × 1,856.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.94x = 8,631,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,760.26/3,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.16

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