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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.68, 3,967.68 and 1,756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.68, 3,967.68 and 1,756.80 is: 2,423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.68 : 3,967.68 = 1,756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.68/3,967.68 = 1,756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.68x = 3,967.68 × 1,756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.68x = 6,970,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,420.22/2,875.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.92

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