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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.68, 3,348.37 and 1,137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.68, 3,348.37 and 1,137.53 is: 1,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.68 : 3,348.37 = 1,137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.68/3,348.37 = 1,137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.68x = 3,348.37 × 1,137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.68x = 3,808,871.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,871.33/2,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.44

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