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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.22, 4,610.68 and 1,849.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.22, 4,610.68 and 1,849.04 is: 2,551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.22 : 4,610.68 = 1,849.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.22/4,610.68 = 1,849.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.22x = 4,610.68 × 1,849.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.22x = 8,525,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,352.50/3,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.57

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