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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.54, 4,619.59 and 1,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.54, 4,619.59 and 1,855.44 is: 2,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.54 : 4,619.59 = 1,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.54/4,619.59 = 1,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.54x = 4,619.59 × 1,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.54x = 8,571,353.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,353.56/3,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.50

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