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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.85, 4,614.41 and 1,851.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.85, 4,614.41 and 1,851.72 is: 2,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.85 : 4,614.41 = 1,851.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.85/4,614.41 = 1,851.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.85x = 4,614.41 × 1,851.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.85x = 8,544,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,586.03/3,343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.32

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