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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.70, 4,735.73 and 1,859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.70, 4,735.73 and 1,859.78 is: 2,566.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.70 : 4,735.73 = 1,859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.70/4,735.73 = 1,859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.70x = 4,735.73 × 1,859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.70x = 8,807,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807,432.43/3,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.49

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