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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.03, 4,101.76 and 2,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.03, 4,101.76 and 2,370.91 is: 3,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.03 : 4,101.76 = 2,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.03/4,101.76 = 2,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.03x = 4,101.76 × 2,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.03x = 9,724,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724,887.62/2,737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.08

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