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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.41, 4,609.41 and 1,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.41, 4,609.41 and 1,848.09 is: 2,550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.41 : 4,609.41 = 1,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.41/4,609.41 = 1,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.41x = 4,609.41 × 1,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.41x = 8,518,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518,604.53/3,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.17

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