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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.72, 3,358.70 and 1,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.72, 3,358.70 and 1,645.20 is: 2,469.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.72 : 3,358.70 = 1,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.72/3,358.70 = 1,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.72x = 3,358.70 × 1,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.72x = 5,525,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,725.01/2,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.36

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