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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.52, 4,753.42 and 1,872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.52, 4,753.42 and 1,872.61 is: 2,584.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.52 : 4,753.42 = 1,872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.52/4,753.42 = 1,872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.52x = 4,753.42 × 1,872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.52x = 8,901,301.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,301.83/3,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.19

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