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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.34, 4,620.36 and 1,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.34, 4,620.36 and 1,855.87 is: 2,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.34 : 4,620.36 = 1,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.34/4,620.36 = 1,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.34x = 4,620.36 × 1,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.34x = 8,574,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574,772.48/3,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.90

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