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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,433.70, 4,738.49 and 1,861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,433.70, 4,738.49 and 1,861.78 is: 2,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,433.70 : 4,738.49 = 1,861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,433.70/4,738.49 = 1,861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,433.70x = 4,738.49 × 1,861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,433.70x = 8,822,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822,025.91/3,433.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.25

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