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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.06, 4,542.22 and 1,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.06, 4,542.22 and 1,875 is: 2,587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.06 : 4,542.22 = 1,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.06/4,542.22 = 1,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.06x = 4,542.22 × 1,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.06x = 8,516,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,662.50/3,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.82

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