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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.52, 4,623.62 and 1,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.52, 4,623.62 and 1,858.46 is: 2,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.52 : 4,623.62 = 1,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.52/4,623.62 = 1,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.52x = 4,623.62 × 1,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.52x = 8,592,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,592,780.41/3,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.61

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