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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.13, 4,400.97 and 2,009.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.13, 4,400.97 and 2,009.55 is: 3,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.13 : 4,400.97 = 2,009.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.13/4,400.97 = 2,009.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.13x = 4,400.97 × 2,009.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.13x = 8,843,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843,969.26/2,937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.09

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