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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.69, 4,621.05 and 1,856.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.69, 4,621.05 and 1,856.67 is: 2,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.69 : 4,621.05 = 1,856.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.69/4,621.05 = 1,856.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.69x = 4,621.05 × 1,856.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.69x = 8,579,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,764.90/3,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.13

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