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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.43, 3,355.00 and 1,183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.43, 3,355.00 and 1,183.81 is: 1,775.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.43 : 3,355.00 = 1,183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.43/3,355.00 = 1,183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.43x = 3,355.00 × 1,183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.43x = 3,971,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,681.38/2,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.11

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