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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.54, 4,613.97 and 1,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.54, 4,613.97 and 1,851.74 is: 2,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.54 : 4,613.97 = 1,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.54/4,613.97 = 1,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.54x = 4,613.97 × 1,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.54x = 8,543,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,872.81/3,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.34

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