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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.51, 4,607.22 and 1,846.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.51, 4,607.22 and 1,846.44 is: 2,548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.51 : 4,607.22 = 1,846.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.51/4,607.22 = 1,846.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.51x = 4,607.22 × 1,846.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.51x = 8,506,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,506,955.30/3,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.13

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