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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.83, 4,647.49 and 1,875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.83, 4,647.49 and 1,875.67 is: 2,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.83 : 4,647.49 = 1,875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.83/4,647.49 = 1,875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.83x = 4,647.49 × 1,875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.83x = 8,717,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717,141.26/3,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.36

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