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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.72, 4,749.52 and 1,869.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.72, 4,749.52 and 1,869.80 is: 2,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.72 : 4,749.52 = 1,869.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.72/4,749.52 = 1,869.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.72x = 4,749.52 × 1,869.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.72x = 8,880,652.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,880,652.50/3,441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.29

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