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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.83, 4,749.66 and 1,869.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.83, 4,749.66 and 1,869.91 is: 2,580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.83 : 4,749.66 = 1,869.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.83/4,749.66 = 1,869.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.83x = 4,749.66 × 1,869.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.83x = 8,881,424.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881,424.86/3,441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.44

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