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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.03, 4,740.30 and 1,863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.03, 4,740.30 and 1,863.11 is: 2,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.03 : 4,740.30 = 1,863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.03/4,740.30 = 1,863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.03x = 4,740.30 × 1,863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.03x = 8,831,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,831,700.33/3,435.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.07

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