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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.71, 3,927.47 and 1,667.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.71, 3,927.47 and 1,667.25 is: 2,301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.71 : 3,927.47 = 1,667.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.71/3,927.47 = 1,667.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.71x = 3,927.47 × 1,667.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.71x = 6,548,066.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,548,066.02/2,845.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.03

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