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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.98, 4,755.46 and 1,874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.98, 4,755.46 and 1,874.07 is: 2,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.98 : 4,755.46 = 1,874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.98/4,755.46 = 1,874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.98x = 4,755.46 × 1,874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.98x = 8,912,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,912,063.75/3,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.22

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