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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.08, 4,620.36 and 1,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.08, 4,620.36 and 1,856.10 is: 2,561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.08 : 4,620.36 = 1,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.08/4,620.36 = 1,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.08x = 4,620.36 × 1,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.08x = 8,575,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,850.20/3,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.42

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