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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.26, 4,617.63 and 1,854.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.26, 4,617.63 and 1,854.09 is: 2,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.26 : 4,617.63 = 1,854.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.26/4,617.63 = 1,854.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.26x = 4,617.63 × 1,854.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.26x = 8,561,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,501.61/3,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.53

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