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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.02, 4,620.12 and 1,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.02, 4,620.12 and 1,856 is: 2,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.02 : 4,620.12 = 1,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.02/4,620.12 = 1,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.02x = 4,620.12 × 1,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.02x = 8,574,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,942.72/3,348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.20

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