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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.53, 3,222.68 and 1,937.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.53, 3,222.68 and 1,937.69 is: 2,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.53 : 3,222.68 = 1,937.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.53/3,222.68 = 1,937.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.53x = 3,222.68 × 1,937.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.53x = 6,244,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,554.81/2,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.43

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