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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.99, 4,610.55 and 1,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.99, 4,610.55 and 1,848.90 is: 2,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.99 : 4,610.55 = 1,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.99/4,610.55 = 1,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.99x = 4,610.55 × 1,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.99x = 8,524,445.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,445.90/3,340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.47

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