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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.86, 4,752.48 and 1,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.86, 4,752.48 and 1,871.96 is: 2,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.86 : 4,752.48 = 1,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.86/4,752.48 = 1,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.86x = 4,752.48 × 1,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.86x = 8,896,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896,452.46/3,443.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.28

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