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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.67, 4,323.32 and 1,874.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.67, 4,323.32 and 1,874.76 is: 2,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.67 : 4,323.32 = 1,874.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.67/4,323.32 = 1,874.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.67x = 4,323.32 × 1,874.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.67x = 8,105,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,178.03/3,133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.48

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