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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.26, 4,049.78 and 2,375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.26, 4,049.78 and 2,375.66 is: 3,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.26 : 4,049.78 = 2,375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.26/4,049.78 = 2,375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.26x = 4,049.78 × 2,375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.26x = 9,620,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620,900.35/2,937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.47

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