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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.26, 4,638.60 and 1,848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.26, 4,638.60 and 1,848.81 is: 2,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.26 : 4,638.60 = 1,848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.26/4,638.60 = 1,848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.26x = 4,638.60 × 1,848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.26x = 8,575,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,575,890.07/3,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.39

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