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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.49, 3,821.64 and 2,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.49, 3,821.64 and 2,233.35 is: 3,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.49 : 3,821.64 = 2,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.49/3,821.64 = 2,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.49x = 3,821.64 × 2,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.49x = 8,535,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,535,059.69/2,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.58

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