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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.03, 4,609.31 and 1,848.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.03, 4,609.31 and 1,848.05 is: 2,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.03 : 4,609.31 = 1,848.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.03/4,609.31 = 1,848.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.03x = 4,609.31 × 1,848.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.03x = 8,518,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,222.32/3,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.34

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