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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.36, 4,618.97 and 1,854.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.36, 4,618.97 and 1,854.90 is: 2,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.36 : 4,618.97 = 1,854.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.36/4,618.97 = 1,854.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.36x = 4,618.97 × 1,854.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.36x = 8,567,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567,718.18/3,347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.55

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