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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.63, 3,356.64 and 1,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.63, 3,356.64 and 1,083.38 is: 1,625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.63 : 3,356.64 = 1,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.63/3,356.64 = 1,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.63x = 3,356.64 × 1,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.63x = 3,636,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,499.86/2,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.16

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