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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.88, 4,622.83 and 1,858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.88, 4,622.83 and 1,858.03 is: 2,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.88 : 4,622.83 = 1,858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.88/4,622.83 = 1,858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.88x = 4,622.83 × 1,858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.88x = 8,589,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,340.62/3,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.08

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