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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.28, 3,349.44 and 1,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.28, 3,349.44 and 1,368.96 is: 2,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.28 : 3,349.44 = 1,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.28/3,349.44 = 1,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.28x = 3,349.44 × 1,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.28x = 4,585,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,249.38/2,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.47

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