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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.46, 4,620.93 and 1,856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.46, 4,620.93 and 1,856.44 is: 2,561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.46 : 4,620.93 = 1,856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.46/4,620.93 = 1,856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.46x = 4,620.93 × 1,856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.46x = 8,578,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,478.10/3,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.92

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