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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.80, 4,615.82 and 1,852.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.80, 4,615.82 and 1,852.73 is: 2,556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.80 : 4,615.82 = 1,852.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.80/4,615.82 = 1,852.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.80x = 4,615.82 × 1,852.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.80x = 8,551,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,849.74/3,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.76

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