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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.59, 4,102.53 and 2,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.59, 4,102.53 and 2,118.44 is: 3,174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.59 : 4,102.53 = 2,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.59/4,102.53 = 2,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.59x = 4,102.53 × 2,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.59x = 8,690,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690,963.65/2,737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.68

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