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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.88, 4,755.36 and 1,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.88, 4,755.36 and 1,874 is: 2,586.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.88 : 4,755.36 = 1,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.88/4,755.36 = 1,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.88x = 4,755.36 × 1,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.88x = 8,911,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911,544.64/3,445.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.14

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