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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.45, 4,615.38 and 1,852.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.45, 4,615.38 and 1,852.39 is: 2,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.45 : 4,615.38 = 1,852.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.45/4,615.38 = 1,852.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.45x = 4,615.38 × 1,852.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.45x = 8,549,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,474.50/3,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.32

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