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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.94, 4,755.41 and 1,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.94, 4,755.41 and 1,874.03 is: 2,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.94 : 4,755.41 = 1,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.94/4,755.41 = 1,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.94x = 4,755.41 × 1,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.94x = 8,911,747.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911,747.86/3,445.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.16

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