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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.15, 3,339.36 and 2,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.15, 3,339.36 and 2,072.25 is: 3,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.15 : 3,339.36 = 2,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.15/3,339.36 = 2,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.15x = 3,339.36 × 2,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.15x = 6,919,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919,988.76/2,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.21

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