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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.58, 4,618.31 and 1,854.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.58, 4,618.31 and 1,854.51 is: 2,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.58 : 4,618.31 = 1,854.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.58/4,618.31 = 1,854.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.58x = 4,618.31 × 1,854.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.58x = 8,564,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564,706.71/3,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.25

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