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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.94, 4,733.32 and 1,858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.94, 4,733.32 and 1,858.04 is: 2,564.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.94 : 4,733.32 = 1,858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.94/4,733.32 = 1,858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.94x = 4,733.32 × 1,858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.94x = 8,794,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794,674.23/3,429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.09

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