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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.80, 4,609.91 and 1,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.80, 4,609.91 and 1,848.66 is: 2,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.80 : 4,609.91 = 1,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.80/4,609.91 = 1,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.80x = 4,609.91 × 1,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.80x = 8,522,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,146.98/3,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.93

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