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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.73, 3,354.93 and 1,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.73, 3,354.93 and 1,360.44 is: 2,039.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.73 : 3,354.93 = 1,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.73/3,354.93 = 1,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.73x = 3,354.93 × 1,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.73x = 4,564,180.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,180.97/2,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.65

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