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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.57, 4,623.66 and 1,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.57, 4,623.66 and 1,858.55 is: 2,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.57 : 4,623.66 = 1,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.57/4,623.66 = 1,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.57x = 4,623.66 × 1,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.57x = 8,593,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,280.17/3,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.73

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