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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.49, 4,615.31 and 1,852.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.49, 4,615.31 and 1,852.37 is: 2,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.49 : 4,615.31 = 1,852.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.49/4,615.31 = 1,852.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.49x = 4,615.31 × 1,852.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.49x = 8,549,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,260.65/3,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.22

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