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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.58, 4,753.45 and 1,872.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.58, 4,753.45 and 1,872.66 is: 2,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.58 : 4,753.45 = 1,872.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.58/4,753.45 = 1,872.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.58x = 4,753.45 × 1,872.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.58x = 8,901,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,595.68/3,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.23

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