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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.13, 4,617.59 and 1,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.13, 4,617.59 and 1,853.96 is: 2,558.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.13 : 4,617.59 = 1,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.13/4,617.59 = 1,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.13x = 4,617.59 × 1,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.13x = 8,560,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,794.80/3,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.42

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