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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.40, 4,619.69 and 1,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.40, 4,619.69 and 1,855.79 is: 2,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.40 : 4,619.69 = 1,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.40/4,619.69 = 1,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.40x = 4,619.69 × 1,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.40x = 8,573,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,142.13/3,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.13

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