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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.18, 4,735.87 and 2,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.18, 4,735.87 and 2,802.23 is: 3,868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.18 : 4,735.87 = 2,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.18/4,735.87 = 2,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.18x = 4,735.87 × 2,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.18x = 13,270,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270,984.06/3,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.89

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