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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.55, 4,647.10 and 1,875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.55, 4,647.10 and 1,875.43 is: 2,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.55 : 4,647.10 = 1,875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.55/4,647.10 = 1,875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.55x = 4,647.10 × 1,875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.55x = 8,715,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,301.38/3,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.02

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