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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.37, 4,611.04 and 1,849.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.37, 4,611.04 and 1,849.31 is: 2,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.37 : 4,611.04 = 1,849.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.37/4,611.04 = 1,849.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.37x = 4,611.04 × 1,849.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.37x = 8,527,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527,242.38/3,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.02

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