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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.67, 4,753.60 and 1,872.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.67, 4,753.60 and 1,872.73 is: 2,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.67 : 4,753.60 = 1,872.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.67/4,753.60 = 1,872.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.67x = 4,753.60 × 1,872.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.67x = 8,902,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,209.33/3,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.34

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