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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.10, 4,622.84 and 1,857.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.10, 4,622.84 and 1,857.90 is: 2,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.10 : 4,622.84 = 1,857.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.10/4,622.84 = 1,857.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.10x = 4,622.84 × 1,857.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.10x = 8,588,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588,765.15/3,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.73

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