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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.13, 4,618.91 and 1,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.13, 4,618.91 and 1,855.07 is: 2,559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.13 : 4,618.91 = 1,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.13/4,618.91 = 1,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.13x = 4,618.91 × 1,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.13x = 8,568,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568,369.00/3,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.92

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