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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.36, 4,623.36 and 1,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.36, 4,623.36 and 1,858.34 is: 2,564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.36 : 4,623.36 = 1,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.36/4,623.36 = 1,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.36x = 4,623.36 × 1,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.36x = 8,591,774.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,774.82/3,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.43

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