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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.35, 3,355.91 and 1,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.35, 3,355.91 and 1,265.50 is: 1,898.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.35 : 3,355.91 = 1,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.35/3,355.91 = 1,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.35x = 3,355.91 × 1,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.35x = 4,246,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,893.72/2,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.18

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