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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.63, 4,749.44 and 1,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.63, 4,749.44 and 1,869.74 is: 2,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.63 : 4,749.44 = 1,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.63/4,749.44 = 1,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.63x = 4,749.44 × 1,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.63x = 8,880,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880,184.85/3,441.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.23

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