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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.50, 4,637.25 and 1,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.50, 4,637.25 and 1,848.16 is: 2,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.50 : 4,637.25 = 1,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.50/4,637.25 = 1,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.50x = 4,637.25 × 1,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.50x = 8,570,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570,379.96/3,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.33

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