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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,488.76, 5,235.84 and 1,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,488.76, 5,235.84 and 1,845.72 is: 2,770.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,488.76 : 5,235.84 = 1,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,488.76/5,235.84 = 1,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,488.76x = 5,235.84 × 1,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,488.76x = 9,663,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663,894.60/3,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.01

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