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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.51, 4,623.15 and 1,858.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.51, 4,623.15 and 1,858.19 is: 2,564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.51 : 4,623.15 = 1,858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.51/4,623.15 = 1,858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.51x = 4,623.15 × 1,858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.51x = 8,590,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,590,691.10/3,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.00

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