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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.69, 4,772.94 and 1,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.69, 4,772.94 and 1,886.75 is: 2,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.69 : 4,772.94 = 1,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.69/4,772.94 = 1,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.69x = 4,772.94 × 1,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.69x = 9,005,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,344.55/3,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.69

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