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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.50, 4,757.58 and 1,875.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.50, 4,757.58 and 1,875.59 is: 2,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.50 : 4,757.58 = 1,875.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.50/4,757.58 = 1,875.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.50x = 4,757.58 × 1,875.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.50x = 8,923,281.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923,281.37/3,447.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.34

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