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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.79, 4,773.30 and 1,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.79, 4,773.30 and 1,886.94 is: 2,604.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.79 : 4,773.30 = 1,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.79/4,773.30 = 1,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.79x = 4,773.30 × 1,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.79x = 9,006,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006,930.70/3,458.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.07

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