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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.13, 3,355.70 and 937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.13, 3,355.70 and 937.89 is: 1,406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.13 : 3,355.70 = 937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.13/3,355.70 = 937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.13x = 3,355.70 × 937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.13x = 3,147,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,272.78/2,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.84

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