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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.65, 4,749.30 and 1,869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.65, 4,749.30 and 1,869.74 is: 2,580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.65 : 4,749.30 = 1,869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.65/4,749.30 = 1,869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.65x = 4,749.30 × 1,869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.65x = 8,879,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,879,956.18/3,441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.15

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