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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.72, 4,617.14 and 1,853.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.72, 4,617.14 and 1,853.67 is: 2,558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.72 : 4,617.14 = 1,853.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.72/4,617.14 = 1,853.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.72x = 4,617.14 × 1,853.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.72x = 8,558,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,644.64/3,345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.09

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