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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.95, 4,749.90 and 1,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.95, 4,749.90 and 1,870.04 is: 2,580.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.95 : 4,749.90 = 1,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.95/4,749.90 = 1,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.95x = 4,749.90 × 1,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.95x = 8,882,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,503.00/3,441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.66

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