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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.36, 4,619.39 and 1,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.36, 4,619.39 and 1,855.31 is: 2,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.36 : 4,619.39 = 1,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.36/4,619.39 = 1,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.36x = 4,619.39 × 1,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.36x = 8,570,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,400.46/3,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.35

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