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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.39, 4,614.81 and 1,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.39, 4,614.81 and 1,852.27 is: 2,555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.39 : 4,614.81 = 1,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.39/4,614.81 = 1,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.39x = 4,614.81 × 1,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.39x = 8,547,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,547,874.12/3,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.88

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