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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.33, 4,619.35 and 1,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.33, 4,619.35 and 1,855.26 is: 2,560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.33 : 4,619.35 = 1,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.33/4,619.35 = 1,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.33x = 4,619.35 × 1,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.33x = 8,570,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,095.28/3,347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.28

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