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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.83, 4,413.58 and 2,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.83, 4,413.58 and 2,537.75 is: 3,804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.83 : 4,413.58 = 2,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.83/4,413.58 = 2,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.83x = 4,413.58 × 2,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.83x = 11,200,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200,562.65/2,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.76

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