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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.47, 4,609.43 and 1,848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.47, 4,609.43 and 1,848.18 is: 2,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.47 : 4,609.43 = 1,848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.47/4,609.43 = 1,848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.47x = 4,609.43 × 1,848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.47x = 8,519,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,519,024.05/3,340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.25

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