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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.31, 4,751.78 and 1,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.31, 4,751.78 and 1,871.40 is: 2,582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.31 : 4,751.78 = 1,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.31/4,751.78 = 1,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.31x = 4,751.78 × 1,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.31x = 8,892,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,471.74/3,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.54

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