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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.71, 4,753.68 and 1,872.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.71, 4,753.68 and 1,872.77 is: 2,584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.71 : 4,753.68 = 1,872.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.71/4,753.68 = 1,872.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.71x = 4,753.68 × 1,872.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.71x = 8,902,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,549.29/3,444.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.41

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