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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.10, 3,673.68 and 2,229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.10, 3,673.68 and 2,229.53 is: 3,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.10 : 3,673.68 = 2,229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.10/3,673.68 = 2,229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.10x = 3,673.68 × 2,229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.10x = 8,190,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,568.62/2,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.79

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