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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.83, 4,614.40 and 1,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.83, 4,614.40 and 1,831.38 is: 2,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.83 : 4,614.40 = 1,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.83/4,614.40 = 1,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.83x = 4,614.40 × 1,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.83x = 8,450,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450,719.87/3,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.26

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