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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.35, 4,747.61 and 1,868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.35, 4,747.61 and 1,868.41 is: 2,578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.35 : 4,747.61 = 1,868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.35/4,747.61 = 1,868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.35x = 4,747.61 × 1,868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.35x = 8,870,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870,472.66/3,440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.36

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