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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.80, 3,967.86 and 1,756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.80, 3,967.86 and 1,756.66 is: 2,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.80 : 3,967.86 = 1,756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.80/3,967.86 = 1,756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.80x = 3,967.86 × 1,756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.80x = 6,970,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,970,180.95/2,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.74

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