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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.98, 4,618.90 and 1,854.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.98, 4,618.90 and 1,854.87 is: 2,559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.98 : 4,618.90 = 1,854.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.98/4,618.90 = 1,854.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.98x = 4,618.90 × 1,854.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.98x = 8,567,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,448.57/3,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.75

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