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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.43, 4,623.57 and 1,858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.43, 4,623.57 and 1,858.41 is: 2,564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.43 : 4,623.57 = 1,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.43/4,623.57 = 1,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.43x = 4,623.57 × 1,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.43x = 8,592,488.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,488.72/3,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.59

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