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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.11, 3,088.43 and 1,714.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.11, 3,088.43 and 1,714.03 is: 2,366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.11 : 3,088.43 = 1,714.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.11/3,088.43 = 1,714.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.11x = 3,088.43 × 1,714.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.11x = 5,293,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293,651.81/2,237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.29

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