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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.02, 3,355.49 and 937.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.02, 3,355.49 and 937.58 is: 1,406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.02 : 3,355.49 = 937.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.02/3,355.49 = 937.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.02x = 3,355.49 × 937.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.02x = 3,146,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,025.88/2,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.35

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