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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.13, 4,458.31 and 2,037.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.13, 4,458.31 and 2,037.15 is: 3,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.13 : 4,458.31 = 2,037.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.13/4,458.31 = 2,037.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.13x = 4,458.31 × 2,037.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.13x = 9,082,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,082,241.12/2,975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.72

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