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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.55, 4,618.50 and 1,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.55, 4,618.50 and 1,854.60 is: 2,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.55 : 4,618.50 = 1,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.55/4,618.50 = 1,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.55x = 4,618.50 × 1,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.55x = 8,565,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,470.10/3,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.49

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