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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.57, 4,467.60 and 2,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.57, 4,467.60 and 2,042.73 is: 2,818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.57 : 4,467.60 = 2,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.57/4,467.60 = 2,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.57x = 4,467.60 × 2,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.57x = 9,126,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,100.55/3,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.81

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