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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.93, 4,617.27 and 1,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.93, 4,617.27 and 1,853.82 is: 2,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.93 : 4,617.27 = 1,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.93/4,617.27 = 1,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.93x = 4,617.27 × 1,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.93x = 8,559,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,587.47/3,345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.21

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