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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.90, 3,803.61 and 2,207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.90, 3,803.61 and 2,207.47 is: 3,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.90 : 3,803.61 = 2,207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.90/3,803.61 = 2,207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.90x = 3,803.61 × 2,207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.90x = 8,396,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396,348.45/2,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.39

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