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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,137.88, 4,704.99 and 2,162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,137.88, 4,704.99 and 2,162.85 is: 3,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,137.88 : 4,704.99 = 2,162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,137.88/4,704.99 = 2,162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,137.88x = 4,704.99 × 2,162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,137.88x = 10,176,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,176,161.87/3,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.00

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