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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.46, 4,310.30 and 2,537.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.46, 4,310.30 and 2,537.14 is: 3,787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.46 : 4,310.30 = 2,537.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.46/4,310.30 = 2,537.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.46x = 4,310.30 × 2,537.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.46x = 10,935,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935,833.01/2,887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.36

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