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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.95, 4,647.87 and 1,875.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.95, 4,647.87 and 1,875.99 is: 2,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.95 : 4,647.87 = 1,875.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.95/4,647.87 = 1,875.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.95x = 4,647.87 × 1,875.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.95x = 8,719,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719,357.64/3,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.92

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