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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.59, 4,618.56 and 1,854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.59, 4,618.56 and 1,854.65 is: 2,559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.59 : 4,618.56 = 1,854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.59/4,618.56 = 1,854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.59x = 4,618.56 × 1,854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.59x = 8,565,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,823.85/3,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.57

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