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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.97, 4,758.19 and 1,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.97, 4,758.19 and 1,876.06 is: 2,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.97 : 4,758.19 = 1,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.97/4,758.19 = 1,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.97x = 4,758.19 × 1,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.97x = 8,926,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,649.93/3,447.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.96

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