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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.44, 3,351.84 and 1,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.44, 3,351.84 and 1,874.56 is: 2,808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.44 : 3,351.84 = 1,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.44/3,351.84 = 1,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.44x = 3,351.84 × 1,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.44x = 6,283,225.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,225.19/2,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.22

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