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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.15, 4,733.61 and 1,858.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.15, 4,733.61 and 1,858.25 is: 2,564.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.15 : 4,733.61 = 1,858.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.15/4,733.61 = 1,858.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.15x = 4,733.61 × 1,858.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.15x = 8,796,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,230.78/3,430.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.39

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