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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.26, 4,757.26 and 1,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.26, 4,757.26 and 1,875.36 is: 2,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.26 : 4,757.26 = 1,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.26/4,757.26 = 1,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.26x = 4,757.26 × 1,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.26x = 8,921,575.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,575.11/3,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.02

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