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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.86, 3,747.90 and 2,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.86, 3,747.90 and 2,155.18 is: 3,228.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.86 : 3,747.90 = 2,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.86/3,747.90 = 2,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.86x = 3,747.90 × 2,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.86x = 8,077,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,399.12/2,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.56

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