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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.34, 4,619.51 and 1,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.34, 4,619.51 and 1,855.22 is: 2,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.34 : 4,619.51 = 1,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.34/4,619.51 = 1,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.34x = 4,619.51 × 1,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.34x = 8,570,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,207.34/3,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.30

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