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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.28, 3,352.80 and 1,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.28, 3,352.80 and 1,313.44 is: 1,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.28 : 3,352.80 = 1,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.28/3,352.80 = 1,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.28x = 3,352.80 × 1,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.28x = 4,403,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,701.63/2,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968.33

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