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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.70, 4,615.68 and 1,852.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.70, 4,615.68 and 1,852.74 is: 2,556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.70 : 4,615.68 = 1,852.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.70/4,615.68 = 1,852.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.70x = 4,615.68 × 1,852.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.70x = 8,551,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,654.96/3,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.78

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