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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.59, 4,609.95 and 1,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.59, 4,609.95 and 1,848.48 is: 2,550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.59 : 4,609.95 = 1,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.59/4,609.95 = 1,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.59x = 4,609.95 × 1,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.59x = 8,521,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,521,400.38/3,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.87

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