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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.62, 4,618.33 and 1,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.62, 4,618.33 and 1,854.68 is: 2,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.62 : 4,618.33 = 1,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.62/4,618.33 = 1,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.62x = 4,618.33 × 1,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.62x = 8,565,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,515.40/3,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.45

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