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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.26, 4,757.24 and 1,875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.26, 4,757.24 and 1,875.37 is: 2,588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.26 : 4,757.24 = 1,875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.26/4,757.24 = 1,875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.26x = 4,757.24 × 1,875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.26x = 8,921,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,552.02/3,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.01

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