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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.40, 3,349.12 and 2,002.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.40, 3,349.12 and 2,002.65 is: 2,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.40 : 3,349.12 = 2,002.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.40/3,349.12 = 2,002.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.40x = 3,349.12 × 2,002.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.40x = 6,707,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707,115.17/2,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.73

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