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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.68, 4,623.98 and 1,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.68, 4,623.98 and 1,858.76 is: 2,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.68 : 4,623.98 = 1,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.68/4,623.98 = 1,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.68x = 4,623.98 × 1,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.68x = 8,594,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,869.06/3,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.11

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