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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.67, 4,615.81 and 1,852.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.67, 4,615.81 and 1,852.75 is: 2,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.67 : 4,615.81 = 1,852.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.67/4,615.81 = 1,852.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.67x = 4,615.81 × 1,852.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.67x = 8,551,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,941.98/3,344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.89

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