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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.87, 4,619.86 and 1,855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.87, 4,619.86 and 1,855.69 is: 2,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.87 : 4,619.86 = 1,855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.87/4,619.86 = 1,855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.87x = 4,619.86 × 1,855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.87x = 8,573,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,573,011.81/3,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.74

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