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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.73, 4,615.72 and 1,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.73, 4,615.72 and 1,852.64 is: 2,556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.73 : 4,615.72 = 1,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.73/4,615.72 = 1,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.73x = 4,615.72 × 1,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.73x = 8,551,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,258.24/3,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.64

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