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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.74, 4,624.04 and 1,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.74, 4,624.04 and 1,858.68 is: 2,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.74 : 4,624.04 = 1,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.74/4,624.04 = 1,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.74x = 4,624.04 × 1,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.74x = 8,594,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,610.67/3,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.99

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