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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.94, 4,758.16 and 1,876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.94, 4,758.16 and 1,876.04 is: 2,588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.94 : 4,758.16 = 1,876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.94/4,758.16 = 1,876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.94x = 4,758.16 × 1,876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.94x = 8,926,470.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,470.01/3,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.93

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