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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.39, 4,619.42 and 1,855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.39, 4,619.42 and 1,855.41 is: 2,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.39 : 4,619.42 = 1,855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.39/4,619.42 = 1,855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.39x = 4,619.42 × 1,855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.39x = 8,570,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,908.79/3,347.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.48

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