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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.12, 3,507.21 and 2,183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.12, 3,507.21 and 2,183.45 is: 3,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.12 : 3,507.21 = 2,183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.12/3,507.21 = 2,183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.12x = 3,507.21 × 2,183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.12x = 7,657,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,800.14/2,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.60

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