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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.58, 4,623.80 and 1,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.58, 4,623.80 and 1,858.51 is: 2,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.58 : 4,623.80 = 1,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.58/4,623.80 = 1,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.58x = 4,623.80 × 1,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.58x = 8,593,369.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,369.25/3,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.74

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