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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.31, 4,623.19 and 1,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.31, 4,623.19 and 1,858.08 is: 2,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.31 : 4,623.19 = 1,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.31/4,623.19 = 1,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.31x = 4,623.19 × 1,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.31x = 8,590,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,269.57/3,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.03

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