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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.08, 3,085.23 and 1,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.08, 3,085.23 and 1,573.69 is: 2,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.08 : 3,085.23 = 1,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.08/3,085.23 = 1,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.08x = 3,085.23 × 1,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.08x = 4,855,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,195.60/2,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.33

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