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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.91, 4,618.59 and 1,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.91, 4,618.59 and 1,834.47 is: 2,531.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.91 : 4,618.59 = 1,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.91/4,618.59 = 1,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.91x = 4,618.59 × 1,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.91x = 8,472,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,664.80/3,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,531.49

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