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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.64, 4,615.32 and 1,852.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.64, 4,615.32 and 1,852.53 is: 2,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.64 : 4,615.32 = 1,852.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.64/4,615.32 = 1,852.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.64x = 4,615.32 × 1,852.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.64x = 8,550,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,018.76/3,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.33

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