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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.71, 4,734.36 and 1,858.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.71, 4,734.36 and 1,858.77 is: 2,565.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.71 : 4,734.36 = 1,858.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.71/4,734.36 = 1,858.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.71x = 4,734.36 × 1,858.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.71x = 8,800,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,086.34/3,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.09

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