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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.67, 5,163.88 and 1,883.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.67, 5,163.88 and 1,883.34 is: 2,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.67 : 5,163.88 = 1,883.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.67/5,163.88 = 1,883.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.67x = 5,163.88 × 1,883.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.67x = 9,725,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,341.76/3,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.48

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