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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.02, 3,357.70 and 1,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.02, 3,357.70 and 1,612.96 is: 2,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.02 : 3,357.70 = 1,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.02/3,357.70 = 1,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.02x = 3,357.70 × 1,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.02x = 5,415,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,823.37/2,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,421.00

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