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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.94, 3,364.56 and 1,781.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.94, 3,364.56 and 1,781.46 is: 2,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.94 : 3,364.56 = 1,781.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.94/3,364.56 = 1,781.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.94x = 3,364.56 × 1,781.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.94x = 5,993,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,993,829.06/2,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.28

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