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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.16, 3,778.07 and 2,423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.16, 3,778.07 and 2,423.45 is: 3,345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.16 : 3,778.07 = 2,423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.16/3,778.07 = 2,423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.16x = 3,778.07 × 2,423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.16x = 9,155,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155,932.73/2,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.05

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