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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.44, 4,187.43 and 2,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.44, 4,187.43 and 2,010.12 is: 3,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.44 : 4,187.43 = 2,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.44/4,187.43 = 2,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.44x = 4,187.43 × 2,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.44x = 8,417,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,417,236.79/2,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.91

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