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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.78, 4,624.00 and 1,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.78, 4,624.00 and 1,858.73 is: 2,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.78 : 4,624.00 = 1,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.78/4,624.00 = 1,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.78x = 4,624.00 × 1,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.78x = 8,594,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,774.43/3,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.01

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