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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.09, 4,101.85 and 2,370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.09, 4,101.85 and 2,370.97 is: 3,553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.09 : 4,101.85 = 2,370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.09/4,101.85 = 2,370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.09x = 4,101.85 × 2,370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.09x = 9,725,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,725,363.29/2,737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.18

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