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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.76, 4,052.64 and 2,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.76, 4,052.64 and 2,150.08 is: 2,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.76 : 4,052.64 = 2,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.76/4,052.64 = 2,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.76x = 4,052.64 × 2,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.76x = 8,713,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,713,500.21/2,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.04

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