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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.06, 4,733.49 and 1,858.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.06, 4,733.49 and 1,858.15 is: 2,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.06 : 4,733.49 = 1,858.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.06/4,733.49 = 1,858.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.06x = 4,733.49 × 1,858.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.06x = 8,795,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795,534.44/3,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.25

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