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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.98, 3,087.56 and 1,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.98, 3,087.56 and 1,649.92 is: 2,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.98 : 3,087.56 = 1,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.98/3,087.56 = 1,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.98x = 3,087.56 × 1,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.98x = 5,094,227.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,227.00/2,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.26

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