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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.54, 4,735.55 and 1,859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.54, 4,735.55 and 1,859.65 is: 2,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.54 : 4,735.55 = 1,859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.54/4,735.55 = 1,859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.54x = 4,735.55 × 1,859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.54x = 8,806,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,458.37/3,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.33

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