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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.39, 4,623.16 and 1,858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.39, 4,623.16 and 1,858.17 is: 2,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.39 : 4,623.16 = 1,858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.39/4,623.16 = 1,858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.39x = 4,623.16 × 1,858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.39x = 8,590,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,607.93/3,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.06

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