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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.97, 4,752.71 and 1,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.97, 4,752.71 and 1,872.06 is: 2,583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.97 : 4,752.71 = 1,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.97/4,752.71 = 1,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.97x = 4,752.71 × 1,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.97x = 8,897,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897,358.28/3,443.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.46

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