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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.23, 4,619.18 and 1,855.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.23, 4,619.18 and 1,855.21 is: 2,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.23 : 4,619.18 = 1,855.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.23/4,619.18 = 1,855.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.23x = 4,619.18 × 1,855.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.23x = 8,569,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,542.02/3,347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.19

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