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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.81, 4,619.85 and 1,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.81, 4,619.85 and 1,855.86 is: 2,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.81 : 4,619.85 = 1,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.81/4,619.85 = 1,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.81x = 4,619.85 × 1,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.81x = 8,573,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,794.82/3,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.02

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