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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.88, 4,382.71 and 1,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.88, 4,382.71 and 1,933.88 is: 2,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.88 : 4,382.71 = 1,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.88/4,382.71 = 1,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.88x = 4,382.71 × 1,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.88x = 8,475,608.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,475,608.47/3,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.75

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