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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.26, 4,614.95 and 1,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.26, 4,614.95 and 1,852.24 is: 2,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.26 : 4,614.95 = 1,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.26/4,614.95 = 1,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.26x = 4,614.95 × 1,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.26x = 8,547,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,962.65/3,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.01

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