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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.03, 4,617.56 and 1,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.03, 4,617.56 and 1,853.97 is: 2,558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.03 : 4,617.56 = 1,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.03/4,617.56 = 1,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.03x = 4,617.56 × 1,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.03x = 8,560,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,839.66/3,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.51

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