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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.91, 4,611.88 and 1,849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.91, 4,611.88 and 1,849.97 is: 2,552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.91 : 4,611.88 = 1,849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.91/4,611.88 = 1,849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.91x = 4,611.88 × 1,849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.91x = 8,531,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,828.11/3,341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.98

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