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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.17, 3,795.62 and 2,194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.17, 3,795.62 and 2,194.20 is: 3,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.17 : 3,795.62 = 2,194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.17/3,795.62 = 2,194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.17x = 3,795.62 × 2,194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.17x = 8,328,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,328,338.43/2,537.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.53

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