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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.51, 4,265.37 and 2,634.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.51, 4,265.37 and 2,634.60 is: 3,960.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.51 : 4,265.37 = 2,634.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.51/4,265.37 = 2,634.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.51x = 4,265.37 × 2,634.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.51x = 11,237,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237,543.80/2,837.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.36

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