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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.92, 4,624.14 and 1,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.92, 4,624.14 and 1,838.56 is: 2,537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.92 : 4,624.14 = 1,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.92/4,624.14 = 1,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.92x = 4,624.14 × 1,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.92x = 8,501,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501,758.84/3,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,537.14

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