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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.17, 4,619.05 and 1,855.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.17, 4,619.05 and 1,855.17 is: 2,560.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.17 : 4,619.05 = 1,855.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.17/4,619.05 = 1,855.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.17x = 4,619.05 × 1,855.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.17x = 8,569,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,122.99/3,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.11

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