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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.98, 4,611.54 and 1,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.98, 4,611.54 and 1,849.90 is: 2,552.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.98 : 4,611.54 = 1,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.98/4,611.54 = 1,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.98x = 4,611.54 × 1,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.98x = 8,530,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,530,887.85/3,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.64

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