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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.59, 4,753.54 and 1,872.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.59, 4,753.54 and 1,872.68 is: 2,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.59 : 4,753.54 = 1,872.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.59/4,753.54 = 1,872.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.59x = 4,753.54 × 1,872.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.59x = 8,901,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901,866.49/3,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.30

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