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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.53, 4,313.58 and 1,143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.53, 4,313.58 and 1,143.75 is: 1,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.53 : 4,313.58 = 1,143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.53/4,313.58 = 1,143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.53x = 4,313.58 × 1,143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.53x = 4,933,657.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,657.13/2,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.74

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