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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.92, 4,114.44 and 2,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.92, 4,114.44 and 2,195.76 is: 3,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.92 : 4,114.44 = 2,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.92/4,114.44 = 2,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.92x = 4,114.44 × 2,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.92x = 9,034,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034,322.77/2,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.70

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