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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.20, 4,619.18 and 1,855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.20, 4,619.18 and 1,855.14 is: 2,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.20 : 4,619.18 = 1,855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.20/4,619.18 = 1,855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.20x = 4,619.18 × 1,855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.20x = 8,569,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,225.59/3,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.12

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