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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,418.61, 4,717.68 and 1,846.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,418.61, 4,717.68 and 1,846.71 is: 2,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,418.61 : 4,717.68 = 1,846.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,418.61/4,717.68 = 1,846.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,418.61x = 4,717.68 × 1,846.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,418.61x = 8,712,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,170.32/3,418.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.45

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