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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.99, 4,614.72 and 1,851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.99, 4,614.72 and 1,851.87 is: 2,555.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.99 : 4,614.72 = 1,851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.99/4,614.72 = 1,851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.99x = 4,614.72 × 1,851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.99x = 8,545,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,866.12/3,343.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.59

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