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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.93, 4,620.17 and 1,855.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.93, 4,620.17 and 1,855.88 is: 2,561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.93 : 4,620.17 = 1,855.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.93/4,620.17 = 1,855.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.93x = 4,620.17 × 1,855.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.93x = 8,574,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,483.37/3,347.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.13

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