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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.55, 4,615.42 and 1,852.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.55, 4,615.42 and 1,852.49 is: 2,556.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.55 : 4,615.42 = 1,852.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.55/4,615.42 = 1,852.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.55x = 4,615.42 × 1,852.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.55x = 8,550,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,019.40/3,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.40

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