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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.24, 3,945.33 and 2,275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.24, 3,945.33 and 2,275.98 is: 3,404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.24 : 3,945.33 = 2,275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.24/3,945.33 = 2,275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.24x = 3,945.33 × 2,275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.24x = 8,979,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,979,492.17/2,637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.88

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