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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.49, 3,363.53 and 1,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.49, 3,363.53 and 1,377.27 is: 2,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.49 : 3,363.53 = 1,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.49/3,363.53 = 1,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.49x = 3,363.53 × 1,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.49x = 4,632,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,482.08/2,237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.39

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