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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.27, 4,397.37 and 2,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.27, 4,397.37 and 2,286.03 is: 3,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.27 : 4,397.37 = 2,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.27/4,397.37 = 2,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.27x = 4,397.37 × 2,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.27x = 10,052,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052,519.74/2,937.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.40

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