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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.48, 3,082.70 and 1,738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.48, 3,082.70 and 1,738.36 is: 2,395.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.48 : 3,082.70 = 1,738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.48/3,082.70 = 1,738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.48x = 3,082.70 × 1,738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.48x = 5,358,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,358,842.37/2,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.03

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