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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.93, 4,752.63 and 1,872.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.93, 4,752.63 and 1,872.02 is: 2,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.93 : 4,752.63 = 1,872.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.93/4,752.63 = 1,872.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.93x = 4,752.63 × 1,872.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.93x = 8,897,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,018.41/3,443.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.39

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