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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.78, 4,749.63 and 1,869.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.78, 4,749.63 and 1,869.87 is: 2,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.78 : 4,749.63 = 1,869.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.78/4,749.63 = 1,869.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.78x = 4,749.63 × 1,869.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.78x = 8,881,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881,190.65/3,441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.41

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