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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.62, 4,051.83 and 1,803.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.62, 4,051.83 and 1,803.35 is: 2,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.62 : 4,051.83 = 1,803.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.62/4,051.83 = 1,803.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.62x = 4,051.83 × 1,803.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.62x = 7,306,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306,851.59/2,937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.34

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