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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.55, 3,357.27 and 1,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.55, 3,357.27 and 1,197.28 is: 1,796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.55 : 3,357.27 = 1,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.55/3,357.27 = 1,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.55x = 3,357.27 × 1,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.55x = 4,019,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,599.79/2,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.43

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