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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.95, 4,615.70 and 1,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.95, 4,615.70 and 1,852.72 is: 2,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.95 : 4,615.70 = 1,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.95/4,615.70 = 1,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.95x = 4,615.70 × 1,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.95x = 8,551,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551,599.70/3,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.57

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