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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.57, 4,467.96 and 2,058.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.57, 4,467.96 and 2,058.62 is: 2,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.57 : 4,467.96 = 2,058.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.57/4,467.96 = 2,058.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.57x = 4,467.96 × 2,058.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.57x = 9,197,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,197,809.48/3,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.96

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