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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.47, 4,619.51 and 1,855.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.47, 4,619.51 and 1,855.39 is: 2,560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.47 : 4,619.51 = 1,855.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.47/4,619.51 = 1,855.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.47x = 4,619.51 × 1,855.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.47x = 8,570,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,983.38/3,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.44

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