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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.45, 3,967.11 and 1,755.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.45, 3,967.11 and 1,755.15 is: 2,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.45 : 3,967.11 = 1,755.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.45/3,967.11 = 1,755.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.45x = 3,967.11 × 1,755.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.45x = 6,962,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,873.12/2,874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.33

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