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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.70, 4,102.97 and 2,390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.70, 4,102.97 and 2,390.15 is: 3,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.70 : 4,102.97 = 2,390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.70/4,102.97 = 2,390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.70x = 4,102.97 × 2,390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.70x = 9,806,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,806,681.28/2,737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.09

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