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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.88, 4,624.35 and 1,858.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.88, 4,624.35 and 1,858.68 is: 2,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.88 : 4,624.35 = 1,858.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.88/4,624.35 = 1,858.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.88x = 4,624.35 × 1,858.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.88x = 8,595,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,595,186.86/3,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.05

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