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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.72, 4,753.70 and 1,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.72, 4,753.70 and 1,952.74 is: 2,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.72 : 4,753.70 = 1,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.72/4,753.70 = 1,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.72x = 4,753.70 × 1,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.72x = 9,282,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,740.14/3,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.77

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