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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.73, 3,356.94 and 1,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.73, 3,356.94 and 1,141.50 is: 1,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.73 : 3,356.94 = 1,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.73/3,356.94 = 1,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.73x = 3,356.94 × 1,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.73x = 3,831,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,954.44/2,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.43

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