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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.19, 4,617.68 and 1,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.19, 4,617.68 and 1,853.90 is: 2,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.19 : 4,617.68 = 1,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.19/4,617.68 = 1,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.19x = 4,617.68 × 1,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.19x = 8,560,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560,684.59/3,346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.34

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