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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.99, 4,621.53 and 1,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.99, 4,621.53 and 1,856.90 is: 2,562.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.99 : 4,621.53 = 1,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.99/4,621.53 = 1,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.99x = 4,621.53 × 1,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.99x = 8,581,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,581,719.06/3,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.48

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