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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,736.08, 4,096.80 and 2,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,736.08, 4,096.80 and 2,137.08 is: 3,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,736.08 : 4,096.80 = 2,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,736.08/4,096.80 = 2,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,736.08x = 4,096.80 × 2,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,736.08x = 8,755,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,755,189.34/2,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.90

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