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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.68, 4,621.04 and 1,856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.68, 4,621.04 and 1,856.56 is: 2,561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.68 : 4,621.04 = 1,856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.68/4,621.04 = 1,856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.68x = 4,621.04 × 1,856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.68x = 8,579,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,238.02/3,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.98

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