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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.22, 4,614.84 and 1,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.22, 4,614.84 and 1,852.11 is: 2,555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.22 : 4,614.84 = 1,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.22/4,614.84 = 1,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.22x = 4,614.84 × 1,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.22x = 8,547,191.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,191.31/3,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.81

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