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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.09, 4,619.25 and 1,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.09, 4,619.25 and 1,855.15 is: 2,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.09 : 4,619.25 = 1,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.09/4,619.25 = 1,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.09x = 4,619.25 × 1,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.09x = 8,569,401.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,401.64/3,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.25

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