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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.07, 4,609.23 and 1,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.07, 4,609.23 and 1,847.90 is: 2,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.07 : 4,609.23 = 1,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.07/4,609.23 = 1,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.07x = 4,609.23 × 1,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.07x = 8,517,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,373.07/3,340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.06

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