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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.67 and 1,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.85, 4,618.67 and 1,854.83 is: 2,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.85 : 4,618.67 = 1,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.85/4,618.67 = 1,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.85x = 4,618.67 × 1,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.85x = 8,566,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,849.95/3,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.67

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