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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.83, 4,621.38 and 1,856.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.83, 4,621.38 and 1,856.76 is: 2,562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.83 : 4,621.38 = 1,856.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.83/4,621.38 = 1,856.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.83x = 4,621.38 × 1,856.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.83x = 8,580,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,580,793.53/3,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.33

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