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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,442.66, 4,750.67 and 1,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,442.66, 4,750.67 and 1,870.74 is: 2,581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,442.66 : 4,750.67 = 1,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,442.66/4,750.67 = 1,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,442.66x = 4,750.67 × 1,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,442.66x = 8,887,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,273.07/3,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.52

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