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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.76, 4,623.76 and 1,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.76, 4,623.76 and 1,858.56 is: 2,564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.76 : 4,623.76 = 1,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.76/4,623.76 = 1,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.76x = 4,623.76 × 1,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.76x = 8,593,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,535.39/3,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.65

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