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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.93, 4,758.06 and 1,876.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.93, 4,758.06 and 1,876.05 is: 2,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.93 : 4,758.06 = 1,876.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.93/4,758.06 = 1,876.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.93x = 4,758.06 × 1,876.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.93x = 8,926,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,358.46/3,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.90

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