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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.89, 4,687.96 and 2,137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.89, 4,687.96 and 2,137.55 is: 2,950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.89 : 4,687.96 = 2,137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.89/4,687.96 = 2,137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.89x = 4,687.96 × 2,137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.89x = 10,020,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,748.90/3,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.85

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