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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.75, 3,574.67 and 843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.75, 3,574.67 and 843.75 is: 1,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.75 : 3,574.67 = 843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.75/3,574.67 = 843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.75x = 3,574.67 × 843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.75x = 3,016,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,123.59/2,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.82

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