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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.51, 4,619.12 and 1,855.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.51, 4,619.12 and 1,855.35 is: 2,560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.51 : 4,619.12 = 1,855.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.51/4,619.12 = 1,855.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.51x = 4,619.12 × 1,855.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.51x = 8,570,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,084.29/3,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.14

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