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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.34, 3,088.35 and 1,921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.34, 3,088.35 and 1,921.34 is: 2,652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.34 : 3,088.35 = 1,921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.34/3,088.35 = 1,921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.34x = 3,088.35 × 1,921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.34x = 5,933,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,754.95/2,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.15

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