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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.78, 4,406.67 and 2,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.78, 4,406.67 and 2,364.30 is: 3,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.78 : 4,406.67 = 2,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.78/4,406.67 = 2,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.78x = 4,406.67 × 2,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.78x = 10,418,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,418,689.88/2,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.45

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