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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.65, 4,754.97 and 1,873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.65, 4,754.97 and 1,873.75 is: 2,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.65 : 4,754.97 = 1,873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.65/4,754.97 = 1,873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.65x = 4,754.97 × 1,873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.65x = 8,909,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,601.26/3,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.75

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