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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.07, 4,089.75 and 2,237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.07, 4,089.75 and 2,237.79 is: 3,372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.07 : 4,089.75 = 2,237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.07/4,089.75 = 2,237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.07x = 4,089.75 × 2,237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.07x = 9,152,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,001.65/2,714.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.06

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