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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.38, 3,333.58 and 2,111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.38, 3,333.58 and 2,111.63 is: 3,146.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.38 : 3,333.58 = 2,111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.38/3,333.58 = 2,111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.38x = 3,333.58 × 2,111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.38x = 7,039,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,277.47/2,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.22

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