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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.90, 3,361.91 and 2,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.90, 3,361.91 and 2,235.54 is: 3,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.90 : 3,361.91 = 2,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.90/3,361.91 = 2,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.90x = 3,361.91 × 2,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.90x = 7,515,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515,684.28/2,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.85

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