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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.60, 3,351.71 and 2,159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.60, 3,351.71 and 2,159.35 is: 3,234.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.60 : 3,351.71 = 2,159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.60/3,351.71 = 2,159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.60x = 3,351.71 × 2,159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.60x = 7,237,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,512.01/2,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.49

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