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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.24, 4,423.46 and 2,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.24, 4,423.46 and 2,674.80 is: 4,028.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.24 : 4,423.46 = 2,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.24/4,423.46 = 2,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.24x = 4,423.46 × 2,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.24x = 11,831,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,831,857.43/2,937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.22

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