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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.17, 3,352.92 and 1,263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.17, 3,352.92 and 1,263.82 is: 1,894.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.17 : 3,352.92 = 1,263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.17/3,352.92 = 1,263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.17x = 3,352.92 × 1,263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.17x = 4,237,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,487.35/2,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.13

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