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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.79, 4,611.61 and 1,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.79, 4,611.61 and 1,849.72 is: 2,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.79 : 4,611.61 = 1,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.79/4,611.61 = 1,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.79x = 4,611.61 × 1,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.79x = 8,530,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,181.48/3,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.58

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