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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.51, 4,615.50 and 1,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.51, 4,615.50 and 1,852.44 is: 2,556.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.51 : 4,615.50 = 1,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.51/4,615.50 = 1,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.51x = 4,615.50 × 1,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.51x = 8,549,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,549,936.82/3,344.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.41

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