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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.95, 4,620.16 and 1,856.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.95, 4,620.16 and 1,856.09 is: 2,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.95 : 4,620.16 = 1,856.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.95/4,620.16 = 1,856.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.95x = 4,620.16 × 1,856.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.95x = 8,575,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,432.77/3,347.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.40

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