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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.97, 4,747.16 and 1,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.97, 4,747.16 and 1,868.06 is: 2,577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.97 : 4,747.16 = 1,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.97/4,747.16 = 1,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.97x = 4,747.16 × 1,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.97x = 8,867,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,985.74/3,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.93

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