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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.78, 4,766.27 and 1,881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.78, 4,766.27 and 1,881.88 is: 2,597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.78 : 4,766.27 = 1,881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.78/4,766.27 = 1,881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.78x = 4,766.27 × 1,881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.78x = 8,969,548.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,548.19/3,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,597.02

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