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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.18, 4,620.38 and 1,856.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.18, 4,620.38 and 1,856.07 is: 2,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.18 : 4,620.38 = 1,856.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.18/4,620.38 = 1,856.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.18x = 4,620.38 × 1,856.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.18x = 8,575,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,739.43/3,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.31

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