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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.36, 4,757.34 and 1,875.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.36, 4,757.34 and 1,875.46 is: 2,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.36 : 4,757.34 = 1,875.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.36/4,757.34 = 1,875.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.36x = 4,757.34 × 1,875.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.36x = 8,922,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,191.50/3,447.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.12

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