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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.22, 4,614.62 and 1,852.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.22, 4,614.62 and 1,852.05 is: 2,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.22 : 4,614.62 = 1,852.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.22/4,614.62 = 1,852.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.22x = 4,614.62 × 1,852.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.22x = 8,546,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546,497.71/3,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.60

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