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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.14, 4,647.79 and 1,855.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.14, 4,647.79 and 1,855.63 is: 2,560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.14 : 4,647.79 = 1,855.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.14/4,647.79 = 1,855.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.14x = 4,647.79 × 1,855.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.14x = 8,624,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,586.69/3,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.64

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