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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.02, 4,609.20 and 1,847.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.02, 4,609.20 and 1,847.91 is: 2,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.02 : 4,609.20 = 1,847.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.02/4,609.20 = 1,847.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.02x = 4,609.20 × 1,847.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.02x = 8,517,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,363.73/3,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.10

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