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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.72, 4,619.76 and 1,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.72, 4,619.76 and 1,855.60 is: 2,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.72 : 4,619.76 = 1,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.72/4,619.76 = 1,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.72x = 4,619.76 × 1,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.72x = 8,572,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,426.66/3,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.68

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