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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.87, 4,734.61 and 1,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.87, 4,734.61 and 1,858.96 is: 2,565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.87 : 4,734.61 = 1,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.87/4,734.61 = 1,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.87x = 4,734.61 × 1,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.87x = 8,801,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,801,426.93/3,430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.37

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