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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.94, 4,615.88 and 1,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.94, 4,615.88 and 1,852.92 is: 2,556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.94 : 4,615.88 = 1,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.94/4,615.88 = 1,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.94x = 4,615.88 × 1,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.94x = 8,552,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,847.11/3,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.95

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