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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.20, 4,751.63 and 1,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.20, 4,751.63 and 1,871.26 is: 2,582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.20 : 4,751.63 = 1,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.20/4,751.63 = 1,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.20x = 4,751.63 × 1,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.20x = 8,891,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,535.15/3,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.35

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