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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.81, 6,137.24 and 2,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.81, 6,137.24 and 2,337.57 is: 3,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.81 : 6,137.24 = 2,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.81/6,137.24 = 2,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.81x = 6,137.24 × 2,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.81x = 14,346,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,216.42/4,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.66

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