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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.28, 4,404.88 and 2,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.28, 4,404.88 and 2,113.08 is: 3,168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.28 : 4,404.88 = 2,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.28/4,404.88 = 2,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.28x = 4,404.88 × 2,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.28x = 9,307,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,307,863.83/2,937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.87

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