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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.76, 4,754.98 and 1,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.76, 4,754.98 and 1,873.80 is: 2,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.76 : 4,754.98 = 1,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.76/4,754.98 = 1,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.76x = 4,754.98 × 1,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.76x = 8,909,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,881.52/3,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,585.75

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