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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.44, 4,706.94 and 2,037.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.44, 4,706.94 and 2,037.24 is: 3,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.44 : 4,706.94 = 2,037.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.44/4,706.94 = 2,037.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.44x = 4,706.94 × 2,037.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.44x = 9,589,166.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,589,166.45/3,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.27

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