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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,075.75, 7,004.55 and 2,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,075.75, 7,004.55 and 2,867.75 is: 3,957.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,075.75 : 7,004.55 = 2,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,075.75/7,004.55 = 2,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,075.75x = 7,004.55 × 2,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,075.75x = 20,087,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,298.26/5,075.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.50

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