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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.14, 3,777.48 and 2,238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.14, 3,777.48 and 2,238.38 is: 3,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.14 : 3,777.48 = 2,238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.14/3,777.48 = 2,238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.14x = 3,777.48 × 2,238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.14x = 8,455,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,435.68/2,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.15

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