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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.82, 4,614.39 and 1,851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.82, 4,614.39 and 1,851.71 is: 2,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.82 : 4,614.39 = 1,851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.82/4,614.39 = 1,851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.82x = 4,614.39 × 1,851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.82x = 8,544,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,512.11/3,343.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.31

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