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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.18, 3,655.77 and 2,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.18, 3,655.77 and 2,225.77 is: 3,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.18 : 3,655.77 = 2,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.18/3,655.77 = 2,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.18x = 3,655.77 × 2,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.18x = 8,136,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,136,903.19/2,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.66

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