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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.81, 4,618.41 and 1,854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.81, 4,618.41 and 1,854.64 is: 2,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.81 : 4,618.41 = 1,854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.81/4,618.41 = 1,854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.81x = 4,618.41 × 1,854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.81x = 8,565,478.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,478.65/3,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.30

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