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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.58, 4,624.08 and 1,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.58, 4,624.08 and 1,858.64 is: 2,565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.58 : 4,624.08 = 1,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.58/4,624.08 = 1,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.58x = 4,624.08 × 1,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.58x = 8,594,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,500.05/3,350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.08

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