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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.55, 4,073.10 and 2,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.55, 4,073.10 and 2,137.30 is: 3,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.55 : 4,073.10 = 2,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.55/4,073.10 = 2,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.55x = 4,073.10 × 2,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.55x = 8,705,436.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,436.63/2,718.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.24

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