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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.38, 4,619.25 and 1,855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.38, 4,619.25 and 1,855.32 is: 2,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.38 : 4,619.25 = 1,855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.38/4,619.25 = 1,855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.38x = 4,619.25 × 1,855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.38x = 8,570,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,175.36/3,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.27

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