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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.36, 4,110.16 and 2,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.36, 4,110.16 and 2,187.90 is: 3,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.36 : 4,110.16 = 2,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.36/4,110.16 = 2,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.36x = 4,110.16 × 2,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.36x = 8,992,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,619.06/2,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.14

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