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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.63, 4,604.46 and 1,844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.63, 4,604.46 and 1,844.45 is: 2,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.63 : 4,604.46 = 1,844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.63/4,604.46 = 1,844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.63x = 4,604.46 × 1,844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.63x = 8,492,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492,673.22/3,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.28

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