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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.97, 4,624.38 and 1,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.97, 4,624.38 and 1,858.91 is: 2,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.97 : 4,624.38 = 1,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.97/4,624.38 = 1,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.97x = 4,624.38 × 1,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.97x = 8,596,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596,283.10/3,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.31

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