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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.59, 4,619.94 and 1,855.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.59, 4,619.94 and 1,855.97 is: 2,561.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.59 : 4,619.94 = 1,855.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.59/4,619.94 = 1,855.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.59x = 4,619.94 × 1,855.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.59x = 8,574,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,477.00/3,347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.39

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