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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.40, 4,623.48 and 1,858.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.40, 4,623.48 and 1,858.29 is: 2,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.40 : 4,623.48 = 1,858.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.40/4,623.48 = 1,858.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.40x = 4,623.48 × 1,858.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.40x = 8,591,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591,766.65/3,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.40

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