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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.08, 4,619.96 and 1,856.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.08, 4,619.96 and 1,856.02 is: 2,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.08 : 4,619.96 = 1,856.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.08/4,619.96 = 1,856.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.08x = 4,619.96 × 1,856.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.08x = 8,574,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,738.16/3,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.09

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