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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.84, 4,618.23 and 1,854.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.84, 4,618.23 and 1,854.77 is: 2,559.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.84 : 4,618.23 = 1,854.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.84/4,618.23 = 1,854.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.84x = 4,618.23 × 1,854.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.84x = 8,565,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,565,754.46/3,346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.36

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