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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.84, 4,654.20 and 1,975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.84, 4,654.20 and 1,975.32 is: 2,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.84 : 4,654.20 = 1,975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.84/4,654.20 = 1,975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.84x = 4,654.20 × 1,975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.84x = 9,193,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,534.34/3,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.75

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