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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.62, 4,614.39 and 1,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.62, 4,614.39 and 1,851.50 is: 2,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.62 : 4,614.39 = 1,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.62/4,614.39 = 1,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.62x = 4,614.39 × 1,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.62x = 8,543,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,554.62/3,343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.18

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