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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.62, 4,337.28 and 2,718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.62, 4,337.28 and 2,718.95 is: 3,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.62 : 4,337.28 = 2,718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.62/4,337.28 = 2,718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.62x = 4,337.28 × 2,718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.62x = 11,792,825.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,792,825.77/3,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.94

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