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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.92, 4,613.96 and 1,851.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.92, 4,613.96 and 1,851.77 is: 2,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.92 : 4,613.96 = 1,851.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.92/4,613.96 = 1,851.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.92x = 4,613.96 × 1,851.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.92x = 8,543,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,960.38/3,343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.07

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