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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.77, 4,614.44 and 1,851.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.77, 4,614.44 and 1,851.62 is: 2,555.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.77 : 4,614.44 = 1,851.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.77/4,614.44 = 1,851.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.77x = 4,614.44 × 1,851.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.77x = 8,544,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,157.06/3,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.25

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