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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.16, 3,727.23 and 2,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.16, 3,727.23 and 2,162.11 is: 3,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.16 : 3,727.23 = 2,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.16/3,727.23 = 2,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.16x = 3,727.23 × 2,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.16x = 8,058,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,058,685.02/2,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.14

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