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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.86, 3,747.68 and 1,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.86, 3,747.68 and 1,667.94 is: 2,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.86 : 3,747.68 = 1,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.86/3,747.68 = 1,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.86x = 3,747.68 × 1,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.86x = 6,250,905.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,905.38/2,715.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.63

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