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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.82, 4,757.85 and 1,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.82, 4,757.85 and 1,875.88 is: 2,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.82 : 4,757.85 = 1,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.82/4,757.85 = 1,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.82x = 4,757.85 × 1,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.82x = 8,925,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,925,143.76/3,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,588.64

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