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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.79, 4,623.93 and 1,858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.79, 4,623.93 and 1,858.69 is: 2,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.79 : 4,623.93 = 1,858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.79/4,623.93 = 1,858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.79x = 4,623.93 × 1,858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.79x = 8,594,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,465.20/3,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.91

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