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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.51, 4,325.63 and 1,875.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.51, 4,325.63 and 1,875.62 is: 2,588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.51 : 4,325.63 = 1,875.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.51/4,325.63 = 1,875.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.51x = 4,325.63 × 1,875.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.51x = 8,113,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113,207.13/3,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.35

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