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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.66, 3,088.26 and 1,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.66, 3,088.26 and 1,353.47 is: 1,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.66 : 3,088.26 = 1,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.66/3,088.26 = 1,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.66x = 3,088.26 × 1,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.66x = 4,179,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,851.82/2,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.95

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