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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.19, 4,615.32 and 1,852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.19, 4,615.32 and 1,852.59 is: 2,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.19 : 4,615.32 = 1,852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.19/4,615.32 = 1,852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.19x = 4,615.32 × 1,852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.19x = 8,550,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,295.68/3,344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.76

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