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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.33, 3,717.45 and 2,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.33, 3,717.45 and 2,090.81 is: 3,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.33 : 3,717.45 = 2,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.33/3,717.45 = 2,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.33x = 3,717.45 × 2,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.33x = 7,772,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,490.93/2,478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.18

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