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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.07, 4,623.14 and 1,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.07, 4,623.14 and 1,858.12 is: 2,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.07 : 4,623.14 = 1,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.07/4,623.14 = 1,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.07x = 4,623.14 × 1,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.07x = 8,590,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,348.90/3,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.23

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