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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.90, 4,764.84 and 1,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.90, 4,764.84 and 1,881 is: 2,595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.90 : 4,764.84 = 1,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.90/4,764.84 = 1,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.90x = 4,764.84 × 1,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.90x = 8,962,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,664.04/3,452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.69

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