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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.38, 4,740.83 and 1,863.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.38, 4,740.83 and 1,863.47 is: 2,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.38 : 4,740.83 = 1,863.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.38/4,740.83 = 1,863.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.38x = 4,740.83 × 1,863.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.38x = 8,834,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834,361.46/3,435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.59

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