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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.50, 3,995.52 and 2,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.50, 3,995.52 and 2,237.10 is: 3,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.50 : 3,995.52 = 2,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.50/3,995.52 = 2,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.50x = 3,995.52 × 2,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.50x = 8,938,377.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938,377.79/2,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.07

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