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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342, 4,611.97 and 1,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342, 4,611.97 and 1,850.02 is: 2,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342 : 4,611.97 = 1,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342/4,611.97 = 1,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342x = 4,611.97 × 1,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342x = 8,532,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,532,220.58/3,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.03

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