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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.68, 4,334.44 and 2,512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.68, 4,334.44 and 2,512.36 is: 3,470.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.68 : 4,334.44 = 2,512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.68/4,334.44 = 2,512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.68x = 4,334.44 × 2,512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.68x = 10,889,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,673.68/3,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.61

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