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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.43, 4,655.12 and 1,860.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.43, 4,655.12 and 1,860.89 is: 2,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.43 : 4,655.12 = 1,860.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.43/4,655.12 = 1,860.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.43x = 4,655.12 × 1,860.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.43x = 8,662,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,633.68/3,373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.90

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