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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.74, 4,753.64 and 1,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.74, 4,753.64 and 1,952.79 is: 2,694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.74 : 4,753.64 = 1,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.74/4,753.64 = 1,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.74x = 4,753.64 × 1,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.74x = 9,282,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,850.89/3,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.79

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