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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.02, 4,623.03 and 1,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.02, 4,623.03 and 1,858 is: 2,564.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.02 : 4,623.03 = 1,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.02/4,623.03 = 1,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.02x = 4,623.03 × 1,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.02x = 8,589,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,589.74/3,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.04

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