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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.98, 4,614.86 and 1,852.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.98, 4,614.86 and 1,852.06 is: 2,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.98 : 4,614.86 = 1,852.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.98/4,614.86 = 1,852.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.98x = 4,614.86 × 1,852.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.98x = 8,546,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,997.61/3,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.94

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