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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.67, 4,618.44 and 1,854.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.67, 4,618.44 and 1,854.61 is: 2,559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.67 : 4,618.44 = 1,854.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.67/4,618.44 = 1,854.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.67x = 4,618.44 × 1,854.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.67x = 8,565,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,386.51/3,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.38

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