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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.93, 4,548.47 and 1,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.93, 4,548.47 and 1,877.25 is: 2,814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.93 : 4,548.47 = 1,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.93/4,548.47 = 1,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.93x = 4,548.47 × 1,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.93x = 8,538,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,605.92/3,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.37

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