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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.27, 4,618.86 and 1,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.27, 4,618.86 and 1,854.82 is: 2,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.27 : 4,618.86 = 1,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.27/4,618.86 = 1,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.27x = 4,618.86 × 1,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.27x = 8,567,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,130.81/3,347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.44

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