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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.24, 4,623.08 and 1,858.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.24, 4,623.08 and 1,858.02 is: 2,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.24 : 4,623.08 = 1,858.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.24/4,623.08 = 1,858.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.24x = 4,623.08 × 1,858.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.24x = 8,589,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,589,775.10/3,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.93

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