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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.44, 4,618.17 and 1,854.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.44, 4,618.17 and 1,854.33 is: 2,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.44 : 4,618.17 = 1,854.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.44/4,618.17 = 1,854.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.44x = 4,618.17 × 1,854.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.44x = 8,563,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,611.18/3,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.02

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