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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.56, 4,609.60 and 1,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.56, 4,609.60 and 1,848.51 is: 2,550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.56 : 4,609.60 = 1,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.56/4,609.60 = 1,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.56x = 4,609.60 × 1,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.56x = 8,520,891.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,891.70/3,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.74

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