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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.67, 4,754.98 and 1,873.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.67, 4,754.98 and 1,873.73 is: 2,585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.67 : 4,754.98 = 1,873.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.67/4,754.98 = 1,873.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.67x = 4,754.98 × 1,873.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.67x = 8,909,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,548.68/3,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.72

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