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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.65, 3,355.45 and 1,197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.65, 3,355.45 and 1,197.47 is: 1,795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.65 : 3,355.45 = 1,197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.65/3,355.45 = 1,197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.65x = 3,355.45 × 1,197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.65x = 4,018,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,056.11/2,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.66

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