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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.52, 4,542.68 and 1,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.52, 4,542.68 and 1,875.72 is: 2,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.52 : 4,542.68 = 1,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.52/4,542.68 = 1,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.52x = 4,542.68 × 1,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.52x = 8,520,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,520,795.73/3,291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.71

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