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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.78, 4,575.84 and 2,137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.78, 4,575.84 and 2,137.26 is: 2,949.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.78 : 4,575.84 = 2,137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.78/4,575.84 = 2,137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.78x = 4,575.84 × 2,137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.78x = 9,779,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779,759.80/3,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.46

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