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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.48, 3,967.98 and 1,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.48, 3,967.98 and 1,680.34 is: 2,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.48 : 3,967.98 = 1,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.48/3,967.98 = 1,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.48x = 3,967.98 × 1,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.48x = 6,667,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,555.51/2,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.76

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