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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.57, 5,086.08 and 2,937.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.57, 5,086.08 and 2,937.03 is: 4,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.57 : 5,086.08 = 2,937.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.57/5,086.08 = 2,937.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.57x = 5,086.08 × 2,937.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.57x = 14,937,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937,962.20/3,407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.75

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