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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.80, 3,350.30 and 2,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.80, 3,350.30 and 2,173.80 is: 3,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.80 : 3,350.30 = 2,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.80/3,350.30 = 2,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.80x = 3,350.30 × 2,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.80x = 7,282,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,882.14/2,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.48

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