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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.59, 3,359.26 and 2,214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.59, 3,359.26 and 2,214.31 is: 3,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.59 : 3,359.26 = 2,214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.59/3,359.26 = 2,214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.59x = 3,359.26 × 2,214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.59x = 7,438,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,443.01/2,237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.31

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