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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.54, 4,734.08 and 1,858.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.54, 4,734.08 and 1,858.62 is: 2,564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.54 : 4,734.08 = 1,858.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.54/4,734.08 = 1,858.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.54x = 4,734.08 × 1,858.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.54x = 8,798,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,798,855.77/3,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.86

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