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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.98, 4,749.92 and 1,870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.98, 4,749.92 and 1,870.06 is: 2,580.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.98 : 4,749.92 = 1,870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.98/4,749.92 = 1,870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.98x = 4,749.92 × 1,870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.98x = 8,882,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,635.40/3,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.68

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