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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.90, 3,362.06 and 2,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.90, 3,362.06 and 2,085.14 is: 2,875.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.90 : 3,362.06 = 2,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.90/3,362.06 = 2,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.90x = 3,362.06 × 2,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.90x = 7,010,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,010,365.79/2,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.58

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