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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.85, 4,624.45 and 1,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.85, 4,624.45 and 1,858.92 is: 2,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.85 : 4,624.45 = 1,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.85/4,624.45 = 1,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.85x = 4,624.45 × 1,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.85x = 8,596,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,482.59/3,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.46

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