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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.39, 4,757.46 and 1,875.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.39, 4,757.46 and 1,875.51 is: 2,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.39 : 4,757.46 = 1,875.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.39/4,757.46 = 1,875.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.39x = 4,757.46 × 1,875.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.39x = 8,922,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922,663.80/3,447.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.24

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