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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.31, 4,609.64 and 1,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.31, 4,609.64 and 1,848.33 is: 2,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.31 : 4,609.64 = 1,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.31/4,609.64 = 1,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.31x = 4,609.64 × 1,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.31x = 8,520,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,130.13/3,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.70

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