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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.93, 4,624.61 and 1,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.93, 4,624.61 and 1,858.85 is: 2,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.93 : 4,624.61 = 1,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.93/4,624.61 = 1,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.93x = 4,624.61 × 1,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.93x = 8,596,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,423.88/3,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.39

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