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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.84, 4,614.47 and 1,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.84, 4,614.47 and 1,851.72 is: 2,555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.84 : 4,614.47 = 1,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.84/4,614.47 = 1,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.84x = 4,614.47 × 1,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.84x = 8,544,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,686.77/3,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.35

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