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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.53, 4,754.81 and 1,873.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.53, 4,754.81 and 1,873.63 is: 2,585.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.53 : 4,754.81 = 1,873.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.53/4,754.81 = 1,873.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.53x = 4,754.81 × 1,873.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.53x = 8,908,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,908,736.83/3,445.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.59

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