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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,428.91, 4,731.90 and 1,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,428.91, 4,731.90 and 1,857 is: 2,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,428.91 : 4,731.90 = 1,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,428.91/4,731.90 = 1,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,428.91x = 4,731.90 × 1,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,428.91x = 8,787,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,787,138.30/3,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.66

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