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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.62, 4,621.21 and 1,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.62, 4,621.21 and 1,856.51 is: 2,562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.62 : 4,621.21 = 1,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.62/4,621.21 = 1,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.62x = 4,621.21 × 1,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.62x = 8,579,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,294.83/3,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.04

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