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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.62, 4,612.44 and 1,850.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.62, 4,612.44 and 1,850.33 is: 2,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.62 : 4,612.44 = 1,850.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.62/4,612.44 = 1,850.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.62x = 4,612.44 × 1,850.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.62x = 8,534,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534,554.58/3,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,553.25

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