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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.44, 3,352.60 and 1,889.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.44, 3,352.60 and 1,889.14 is: 2,830.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.44 : 3,352.60 = 1,889.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.44/3,352.60 = 1,889.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.44x = 3,352.60 × 1,889.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.44x = 6,333,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,333,530.76/2,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.70

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