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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.56, 4,734.21 and 1,858.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.56, 4,734.21 and 1,858.69 is: 2,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.56 : 4,734.21 = 1,858.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.56/4,734.21 = 1,858.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.56x = 4,734.21 × 1,858.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.56x = 8,799,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,428.78/3,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.01

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