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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.74, 4,754.33 and 1,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.74, 4,754.33 and 1,953.32 is: 2,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.74 : 4,754.33 = 1,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.74/4,754.33 = 1,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.74x = 4,754.33 × 1,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.74x = 9,286,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,286,694.34/3,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.12

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