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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.24, 4,733.70 and 1,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.24, 4,733.70 and 1,858.24 is: 2,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.24 : 4,733.70 = 1,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.24/4,733.70 = 1,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.24x = 4,733.70 × 1,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.24x = 8,796,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,796,350.69/3,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.35

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