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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.27, 3,084.14 and 2,003.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.27, 3,084.14 and 2,003.99 is: 2,762.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.27 : 3,084.14 = 2,003.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.27/3,084.14 = 2,003.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.27x = 3,084.14 × 2,003.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.27x = 6,180,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,575.31/2,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.56

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