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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.33, 3,352.35 and 1,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.33, 3,352.35 and 1,140.19 is: 1,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.33 : 3,352.35 = 1,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.33/3,352.35 = 1,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.33x = 3,352.35 × 1,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.33x = 3,822,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,307.57/2,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.42

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