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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.86, 4,753.94 and 1,872.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.86, 4,753.94 and 1,872.95 is: 2,584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.86 : 4,753.94 = 1,872.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.86/4,753.94 = 1,872.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.86x = 4,753.94 × 1,872.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.86x = 8,903,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,903,858.79/3,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.68

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