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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.40, 3,352.80 and 1,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.40, 3,352.80 and 1,622.40 is: 2,431.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.40 : 3,352.80 = 1,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.40/3,352.80 = 1,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.40x = 3,352.80 × 1,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.40x = 5,439,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,582.72/2,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.21

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