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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.47, 3,355.40 and 850.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.47, 3,355.40 and 850.43 is: 1,275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.47 : 3,355.40 = 850.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.47/3,355.40 = 850.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.47x = 3,355.40 × 850.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.47x = 2,853,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,549.63/2,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.35

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