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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.82, 4,624.21 and 1,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.82, 4,624.21 and 1,858.76 is: 2,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.82 : 4,624.21 = 1,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.82/4,624.21 = 1,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.82x = 4,624.21 × 1,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.82x = 8,595,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,304.85/3,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.14

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