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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.26, 4,623.33 and 1,858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.26, 4,623.33 and 1,858.18 is: 2,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.26 : 4,623.33 = 1,858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.26/4,623.33 = 1,858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.26x = 4,623.33 × 1,858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.26x = 8,590,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,979.34/3,350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.27

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