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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.01, 4,623.16 and 1,857.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.01, 4,623.16 and 1,857.83 is: 2,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.01 : 4,623.16 = 1,857.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.01/4,623.16 = 1,857.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.01x = 4,623.16 × 1,857.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.01x = 8,589,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,045.34/3,350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.89

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