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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.83, 4,618.79 and 1,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.83, 4,618.79 and 1,854.75 is: 2,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.83 : 4,618.79 = 1,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.83/4,618.79 = 1,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.83x = 4,618.79 × 1,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.83x = 8,566,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,707.66/3,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.65

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