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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.95, 3,371.85 and 2,060.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.95, 3,371.85 and 2,060.83 is: 3,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.95 : 3,371.85 = 2,060.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.95/3,371.85 = 2,060.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.95x = 3,371.85 × 2,060.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.95x = 6,948,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,809.64/2,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.99

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