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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,431.83, 4,735.92 and 1,859.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,431.83, 4,735.92 and 1,859.92 is: 2,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,431.83 : 4,735.92 = 1,859.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,431.83/4,735.92 = 1,859.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,431.83x = 4,735.92 × 1,859.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,431.83x = 8,808,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808,432.33/3,431.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.69

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