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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.82, 3,091.91 and 1,769.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.82, 3,091.91 and 1,769.31 is: 2,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.82 : 3,091.91 = 1,769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.82/3,091.91 = 1,769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.82x = 3,091.91 × 1,769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.82x = 5,470,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,538.44/2,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.58

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