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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.95, 4,621.59 and 1,856.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.95, 4,621.59 and 1,856.89 is: 2,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.95 : 4,621.59 = 1,856.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.95/4,621.59 = 1,856.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.95x = 4,621.59 × 1,856.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.95x = 8,581,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,761.15/3,348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.52

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