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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.03, 3,357.99 and 1,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.03, 3,357.99 and 1,777.76 is: 2,668.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.03 : 3,357.99 = 1,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.03/3,357.99 = 1,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.03x = 3,357.99 × 1,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.03x = 5,969,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,700.30/2,237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.58

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