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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.75, 3,504.47 and 1,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.75, 3,504.47 and 1,226.94 is: 1,839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.75 : 3,504.47 = 1,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.75/3,504.47 = 1,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.75x = 3,504.47 × 1,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.75x = 4,299,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,765.00/2,337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.27

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