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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.81, 4,624.22 and 1,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.81, 4,624.22 and 1,858.59 is: 2,564.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.81 : 4,624.22 = 1,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.81/4,624.22 = 1,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.81x = 4,624.22 × 1,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.81x = 8,594,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,594,533.70/3,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.91

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