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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.73, 4,615.34 and 1,852.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.73, 4,615.34 and 1,852.27 is: 2,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.73 : 4,615.34 = 1,852.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.73/4,615.34 = 1,852.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.73x = 4,615.34 × 1,852.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.73x = 8,548,848.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548,848.91/3,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,555.92

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