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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.97, 4,615.88 and 1,852.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.97, 4,615.88 and 1,852.86 is: 2,556.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.97 : 4,615.88 = 1,852.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.97/4,615.88 = 1,852.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.97x = 4,615.88 × 1,852.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.97x = 8,552,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552,570.15/3,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.85

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