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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.54, 4,618.59 and 1,854.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.54, 4,618.59 and 1,854.58 is: 2,559.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.54 : 4,618.59 = 1,854.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.54/4,618.59 = 1,854.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.54x = 4,618.59 × 1,854.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.54x = 8,565,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,544.64/3,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.52

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