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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,781.45, 4,181.76 and 2,237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,781.45, 4,181.76 and 2,237.45 is: 3,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,781.45 : 4,181.76 = 2,237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,781.45/4,181.76 = 2,237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,781.45x = 4,181.76 × 2,237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,781.45x = 9,356,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356,458.00/2,781.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.88

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