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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.59, 4,620.98 and 1,856.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.59, 4,620.98 and 1,856.49 is: 2,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.59 : 4,620.98 = 1,856.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.59/4,620.98 = 1,856.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.59x = 4,620.98 × 1,856.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.59x = 8,578,790.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,790.47/3,348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.91

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