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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.83, 4,618.71 and 1,854.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.83, 4,618.71 and 1,854.99 is: 2,559.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.83 : 4,618.71 = 1,854.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.83/4,618.71 = 1,854.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.83x = 4,618.71 × 1,854.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.83x = 8,567,660.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,660.86/3,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.93

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