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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.91, 3,353.22 and 1,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.91, 3,353.22 and 1,773.18 is: 2,656.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.91 : 3,353.22 = 1,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.91/3,353.22 = 1,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.91x = 3,353.22 × 1,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.91x = 5,945,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,862.64/2,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.88

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