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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.31, 4,748.96 and 1,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.31, 4,748.96 and 1,869.41 is: 2,579.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.31 : 4,748.96 = 1,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.31/4,748.96 = 1,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.31x = 4,748.96 × 1,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.31x = 8,877,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,877,769.86/3,441.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.77

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