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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.97, 4,647.78 and 1,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.97, 4,647.78 and 1,875.90 is: 2,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.97 : 4,647.78 = 1,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.97/4,647.78 = 1,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.97x = 4,647.78 × 1,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.97x = 8,718,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718,770.50/3,367.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.74

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