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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.81, 4,619.72 and 1,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.81, 4,619.72 and 1,855.70 is: 2,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.81 : 4,619.72 = 1,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.81/4,619.72 = 1,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.81x = 4,619.72 × 1,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.81x = 8,572,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,821.31/3,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.72

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