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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.50, 4,619.56 and 1,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.50, 4,619.56 and 1,855.52 is: 2,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.50 : 4,619.56 = 1,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.50/4,619.56 = 1,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.50x = 4,619.56 × 1,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.50x = 8,571,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,665.14/3,347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.62

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