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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.38, 3,354.93 and 756.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.38, 3,354.93 and 756.09 is: 1,133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.38 : 3,354.93 = 756.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.38/3,354.93 = 756.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.38x = 3,354.93 × 756.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.38x = 2,536,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,629.02/2,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.75

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