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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.54, 4,204.35 and 1,852.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.54, 4,204.35 and 1,852.33 is: 2,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.54 : 4,204.35 = 1,852.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.54/4,204.35 = 1,852.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.54x = 4,204.35 × 1,852.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.54x = 7,787,843.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787,843.64/3,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.29

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