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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.30, 4,750.36 and 1,870.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.30, 4,750.36 and 1,870.41 is: 2,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.30 : 4,750.36 = 1,870.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.30/4,750.36 = 1,870.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.30x = 4,750.36 × 1,870.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.30x = 8,885,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,120.85/3,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.16

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