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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.90, 4,623.90 and 1,858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.90, 4,623.90 and 1,858.44 is: 2,564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.90 : 4,623.90 = 1,858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.90/4,623.90 = 1,858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.90x = 4,623.90 × 1,858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.90x = 8,593,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,240.72/3,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.46

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