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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.83, 5,180.90 and 1,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.83, 5,180.90 and 1,875.50 is: 2,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.83 : 5,180.90 = 1,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.83/5,180.90 = 1,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.83x = 5,180.90 × 1,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.83x = 9,716,762.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,762.10/3,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.89

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