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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.89, 4,614.80 and 1,851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.89, 4,614.80 and 1,851.87 is: 2,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.89 : 4,614.80 = 1,851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.89/4,614.80 = 1,851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.89x = 4,614.80 × 1,851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.89x = 8,546,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,009.68/3,343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.71

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