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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.55, 4,765.86 and 1,881.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.55, 4,765.86 and 1,881.65 is: 2,596.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.55 : 4,765.86 = 1,881.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.55/4,765.86 = 1,881.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.55x = 4,765.86 × 1,881.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.55x = 8,967,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,692.38/3,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.66

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