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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.46, 4,751.94 and 1,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.46, 4,751.94 and 1,871.52 is: 2,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.46 : 4,751.94 = 1,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.46/4,751.94 = 1,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.46x = 4,751.94 × 1,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.46x = 8,893,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,350.75/3,443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.68

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