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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.73, 4,618.53 and 1,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.73, 4,618.53 and 1,854.68 is: 2,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.73 : 4,618.53 = 1,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.73/4,618.53 = 1,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.73x = 4,618.53 × 1,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.73x = 8,565,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,876.72/3,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.48

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