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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.19, 4,623.12 and 1,858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.19, 4,623.12 and 1,858.17 is: 2,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.19 : 4,623.12 = 1,858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.19/4,623.12 = 1,858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.19x = 4,623.12 × 1,858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.19x = 8,590,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,542.89/3,350.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.20

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