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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.58, 4,615.44 and 1,852.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.58, 4,615.44 and 1,852.56 is: 2,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.58 : 4,615.44 = 1,852.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.58/4,615.44 = 1,852.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.58x = 4,615.44 × 1,852.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.58x = 8,550,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,379.53/3,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.49

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