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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.13, 4,614.77 and 1,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.13, 4,614.77 and 1,831.67 is: 2,527.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.13 : 4,614.77 = 1,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.13/4,614.77 = 1,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.13x = 4,614.77 × 1,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.13x = 8,452,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,731.10/3,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.63

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