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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.44, 4,620.70 and 1,856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.44, 4,620.70 and 1,856.34 is: 2,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.44 : 4,620.70 = 1,856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.44/4,620.70 = 1,856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.44x = 4,620.70 × 1,856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.44x = 8,577,590.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,590.24/3,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.67

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