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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.06, 4,618.75 and 1,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.06, 4,618.75 and 1,854.89 is: 2,559.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.06 : 4,618.75 = 1,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.06/4,618.75 = 1,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.06x = 4,618.75 × 1,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.06x = 8,567,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,280.10/3,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.64

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