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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.03, 4,620.55 and 1,856.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.03, 4,620.55 and 1,856.41 is: 2,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.03 : 4,620.55 = 1,856.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.03/4,620.55 = 1,856.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.03x = 4,620.55 × 1,856.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.03x = 8,577,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,630.58/3,348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.00

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