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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.74, 4,647.44 and 1,875.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.74, 4,647.44 and 1,875.58 is: 2,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.74 : 4,647.44 = 1,875.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.74/4,647.44 = 1,875.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.74x = 4,647.44 × 1,875.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.74x = 8,716,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716,645.52/3,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.28

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