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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.58, 4,614.06 and 1,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.58, 4,614.06 and 1,851.56 is: 2,555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.58 : 4,614.06 = 1,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.58/4,614.06 = 1,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.58x = 4,614.06 × 1,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.58x = 8,543,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,210.11/3,343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.11

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