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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.65, 4,731.49 and 1,856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.65, 4,731.49 and 1,856.73 is: 2,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.65 : 4,731.49 = 1,856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.65/4,731.49 = 1,856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.65x = 4,731.49 × 1,856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.65x = 8,785,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,785,099.43/3,428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.26

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