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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.72, 4,619.40 and 1,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.72, 4,619.40 and 1,855.40 is: 2,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.72 : 4,619.40 = 1,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.72/4,619.40 = 1,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.72x = 4,619.40 × 1,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.72x = 8,570,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,834.76/3,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.20

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