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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.54, 4,609.92 and 1,848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.54, 4,609.92 and 1,848.43 is: 2,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.54 : 4,609.92 = 1,848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.54/4,609.92 = 1,848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.54x = 4,609.92 × 1,848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.54x = 8,521,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,521,090.79/3,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.82

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