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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.26, 4,753.04 and 1,872.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.26, 4,753.04 and 1,872.35 is: 2,583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.26 : 4,753.04 = 1,872.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.26/4,753.04 = 1,872.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.26x = 4,753.04 × 1,872.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.26x = 8,899,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899,321.32/3,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.82

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