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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.26, 3,353.73 and 1,416.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.26, 3,353.73 and 1,416.46 is: 2,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.26 : 3,353.73 = 1,416.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.26/3,353.73 = 1,416.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.26x = 3,353.73 × 1,416.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.26x = 4,750,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,424.40/2,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.32

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