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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.68, 3,352.73 and 1,370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.68, 3,352.73 and 1,370.18 is: 2,052.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.68 : 3,352.73 = 1,370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.68/3,352.73 = 1,370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.68x = 3,352.73 × 1,370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.68x = 4,593,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,843.59/2,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.95

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