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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.11, 4,622.98 and 1,858.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.11, 4,622.98 and 1,858.03 is: 2,563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.11 : 4,622.98 = 1,858.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.11/4,622.98 = 1,858.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.11x = 4,622.98 × 1,858.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.11x = 8,589,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,635.53/3,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.99

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