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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.67, 4,757.81 and 1,875.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.67, 4,757.81 and 1,875.78 is: 2,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.67 : 4,757.81 = 1,875.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.67/4,757.81 = 1,875.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.67x = 4,757.81 × 1,875.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.67x = 8,924,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924,590.60/3,447.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.58

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