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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.48, 4,623.66 and 1,858.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.48, 4,623.66 and 1,858.63 is: 2,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.48 : 4,623.66 = 1,858.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.48/4,623.66 = 1,858.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.48x = 4,623.66 × 1,858.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.48x = 8,593,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,640.77/3,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.90

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