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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.51, 4,632.90 and 2,737.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.51, 4,632.90 and 2,737.34 is: 4,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.51 : 4,632.90 = 2,737.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.51/4,632.90 = 2,737.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.51x = 4,632.90 × 2,737.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.51x = 12,681,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,681,832.49/3,086.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.80

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