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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.99, 4,734.78 and 1,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.99, 4,734.78 and 1,859.08 is: 2,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.99 : 4,734.78 = 1,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.99/4,734.78 = 1,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.99x = 4,734.78 × 1,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.99x = 8,802,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,802,334.80/3,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.54

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