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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.28, 4,610.70 and 1,849.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.28, 4,610.70 and 1,849.17 is: 2,551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.28 : 4,610.70 = 1,849.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.28/4,610.70 = 1,849.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.28x = 4,610.70 × 1,849.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.28x = 8,525,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,968.12/3,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.71

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