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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.16, 4,622.94 and 1,857.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.16, 4,622.94 and 1,857.96 is: 2,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.16 : 4,622.94 = 1,857.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.16/4,622.94 = 1,857.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.16x = 4,622.94 × 1,857.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.16x = 8,589,237.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,237.60/3,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.83

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