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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.84, 4,050.72 and 2,689.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.84, 4,050.72 and 2,689.98 is: 3,708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.84 : 4,050.72 = 2,689.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.84/4,050.72 = 2,689.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.84x = 4,050.72 × 2,689.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.84x = 10,896,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896,355.79/2,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.97

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