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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.31, 4,614.95 and 1,852.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.31, 4,614.95 and 1,852.13 is: 2,555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.31 : 4,614.95 = 1,852.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.31/4,614.95 = 1,852.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.31x = 4,614.95 × 1,852.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.31x = 8,547,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,503.51/3,344.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.83

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