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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.23, 4,751.55 and 1,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.23, 4,751.55 and 1,871.32 is: 2,582.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.23 : 4,751.55 = 1,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.23/4,751.55 = 1,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.23x = 4,751.55 × 1,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.23x = 8,891,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891,670.55/3,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.36

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