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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.40, 3,677.20 and 2,137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.40, 3,677.20 and 2,137.86 is: 2,947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.40 : 3,677.20 = 2,137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.40/3,677.20 = 2,137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.40x = 3,677.20 × 2,137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.40x = 7,861,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861,333.45/2,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.19

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