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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,134.73, 4,325.60 and 1,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,134.73, 4,325.60 and 1,875.56 is: 2,588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,134.73 : 4,325.60 = 1,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,134.73/4,325.60 = 1,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,134.73x = 4,325.60 × 1,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,134.73x = 8,112,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,905.40/3,134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.07

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