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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.81, 3,747.86 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.81, 3,747.86 and 1,667.25 is: 2,300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.81 : 3,747.86 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.81/3,747.86 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.81x = 3,747.86 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.81x = 6,248,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,248,611.25/2,715.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.83

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