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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.51, 3,356.79 and 2,200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.51, 3,356.79 and 2,200.32 is: 3,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.51 : 3,356.79 = 2,200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.51/3,356.79 = 2,200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.51x = 3,356.79 × 2,200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.51x = 7,386,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,386,012.17/2,237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.00

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