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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.71, 4,314.05 and 1,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.71, 4,314.05 and 1,867.25 is: 2,576.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.71 : 4,314.05 = 1,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.71/4,314.05 = 1,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.71x = 4,314.05 × 1,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.71x = 8,055,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,409.86/3,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.32

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