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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.10, 3,396.23 and 2,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.10, 3,396.23 and 2,237.63 is: 3,337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.10 : 3,396.23 = 2,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.10/3,396.23 = 2,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.10x = 3,396.23 × 2,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.10x = 7,599,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,507.85/2,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.36

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