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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.88, 4,624.50 and 1,859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.88, 4,624.50 and 1,859.28 is: 2,565.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.88 : 4,624.50 = 1,859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.88/4,624.50 = 1,859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.88x = 4,624.50 × 1,859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.88x = 8,598,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,240.36/3,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.96

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