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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.78, 3,362.34 and 1,416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.78, 3,362.34 and 1,416.44 is: 2,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.78 : 3,362.34 = 1,416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.78/3,362.34 = 1,416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.78x = 3,362.34 × 1,416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.78x = 4,762,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,566.59/2,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.25

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