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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.26, 4,740.71 and 1,863.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.26, 4,740.71 and 1,863.35 is: 2,571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.26 : 4,740.71 = 1,863.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.26/4,740.71 = 1,863.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.26x = 4,740.71 × 1,863.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.26x = 8,833,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833,590.13/3,435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.45

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