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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.41, 4,614.17 and 1,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.41, 4,614.17 and 1,851.53 is: 2,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.41 : 4,614.17 = 1,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.41/4,614.17 = 1,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.41x = 4,614.17 × 1,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.41x = 8,543,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,241.85/3,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.25

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