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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.64, 4,741.18 and 1,863.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.64, 4,741.18 and 1,863.74 is: 2,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.64 : 4,741.18 = 1,863.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.64/4,741.18 = 1,863.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.64x = 4,741.18 × 1,863.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.64x = 8,836,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836,326.81/3,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.96

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