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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.42, 4,621.04 and 1,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.42, 4,621.04 and 1,856.40 is: 2,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.42 : 4,621.04 = 1,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.42/4,621.04 = 1,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.42x = 4,621.04 × 1,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.42x = 8,578,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,498.66/3,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.95

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