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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.63, 4,741.16 and 1,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.63, 4,741.16 and 1,863.73 is: 2,571.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.63 : 4,741.16 = 1,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.63/4,741.16 = 1,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.63x = 4,741.16 × 1,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.63x = 8,836,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,242.13/3,435.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.94

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