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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.26, 4,614.89 and 1,831.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.26, 4,614.89 and 1,831.53 is: 2,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.26 : 4,614.89 = 1,831.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.26/4,614.89 = 1,831.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.26x = 4,614.89 × 1,831.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.26x = 8,452,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,452,290.99/3,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.41

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