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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.87, 4,618.88 and 1,854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.87, 4,618.88 and 1,854.75 is: 2,559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.87 : 4,618.88 = 1,854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.87/4,618.88 = 1,854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.87x = 4,618.88 × 1,854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.87x = 8,566,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,867.68/3,346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.67

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