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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.34, 3,351.65 and 1,465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.34, 3,351.65 and 1,465.50 is: 2,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.34 : 3,351.65 = 1,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.34/3,351.65 = 1,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.34x = 3,351.65 × 1,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.34x = 4,911,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,843.08/2,237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.39

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