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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.17, 4,733.63 and 1,858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.17, 4,733.63 and 1,858.26 is: 2,564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.17 : 4,733.63 = 1,858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.17/4,733.63 = 1,858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.17x = 4,733.63 × 1,858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.17x = 8,796,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,312.96/3,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.40

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