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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.80, 4,753.72 and 1,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.80, 4,753.72 and 1,872.84 is: 2,584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.80 : 4,753.72 = 1,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.80/4,753.72 = 1,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.80x = 4,753.72 × 1,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.80x = 8,902,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,902,956.96/3,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.46

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