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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.32, 3,507.35 and 2,156.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.32, 3,507.35 and 2,156.91 is: 3,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.32 : 3,507.35 = 2,156.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.32/3,507.35 = 2,156.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.32x = 3,507.35 × 2,156.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.32x = 7,565,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,565,027.50/2,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.63

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