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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.71, 4,773.14 and 1,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.71, 4,773.14 and 1,886.89 is: 2,603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.71 : 4,773.14 = 1,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.71/4,773.14 = 1,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.71x = 4,773.14 × 1,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.71x = 9,006,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,390.13/3,458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,603.97

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