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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.08, 5,140.60 and 1,870.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.08, 5,140.60 and 1,870.76 is: 2,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.08 : 5,140.60 = 1,870.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.08/5,140.60 = 1,870.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.08x = 5,140.60 × 1,870.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.08x = 9,616,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616,828.86/3,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.67

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