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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.08, 4,623.11 and 1,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.08, 4,623.11 and 1,858.01 is: 2,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.08 : 4,623.11 = 1,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.08/4,623.11 = 1,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.08x = 4,623.11 × 1,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.08x = 8,589,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,775.32/3,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.05

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