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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.62, 4,613.82 and 1,851.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.62, 4,613.82 and 1,851.33 is: 2,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.62 : 4,613.82 = 1,851.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.62/4,613.82 = 1,851.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.62x = 4,613.82 × 1,851.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.62x = 8,541,703.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,541,703.38/3,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.63

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