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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.09, 4,622.72 and 1,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.09, 4,622.72 and 1,858.02 is: 2,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.09 : 4,622.72 = 1,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.09/4,622.72 = 1,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.09x = 4,622.72 × 1,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.09x = 8,589,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,096.92/3,350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.84

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