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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.01, 4,671.42 and 1,872.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.01, 4,671.42 and 1,872.59 is: 2,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.01 : 4,671.42 = 1,872.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.01/4,671.42 = 1,872.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.01x = 4,671.42 × 1,872.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.01x = 8,747,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,654.38/3,385.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.23

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