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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.91, 4,759.36 and 1,876.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.91, 4,759.36 and 1,876.97 is: 2,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.91 : 4,759.36 = 1,876.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.91/4,759.36 = 1,876.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.91x = 4,759.36 × 1,876.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.91x = 8,933,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,183.15/3,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.14

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