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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.06, 4,623.37 and 1,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.06, 4,623.37 and 1,858.46 is: 2,564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.06 : 4,623.37 = 1,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.06/4,623.37 = 1,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.06x = 4,623.37 × 1,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.06x = 8,592,332.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,332.01/3,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.83

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