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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,366.68, 4,646.12 and 1,854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,366.68, 4,646.12 and 1,854.15 is: 2,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,366.68 : 4,646.12 = 1,854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,366.68/4,646.12 = 1,854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,366.68x = 4,646.12 × 1,854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,366.68x = 8,614,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614,618.50/3,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.79

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