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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.50, 4,618.43 and 1,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.50, 4,618.43 and 1,854.56 is: 2,559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.50 : 4,618.43 = 1,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.50/4,618.43 = 1,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.50x = 4,618.43 × 1,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.50x = 8,565,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,123.18/3,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.43

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