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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.76, 4,330.16 and 2,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.76, 4,330.16 and 2,019.12 is: 2,786.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.76 : 4,330.16 = 2,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.76/4,330.16 = 2,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.76x = 4,330.16 × 2,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.76x = 8,743,112.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,112.66/3,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.42

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