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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.24, 4,619.22 and 1,855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.24, 4,619.22 and 1,855.18 is: 2,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.24 : 4,619.22 = 1,855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.24/4,619.22 = 1,855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.24x = 4,619.22 × 1,855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.24x = 8,569,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,569,473.01/3,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.16

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