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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.40, 4,462.08 and 2,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.40, 4,462.08 and 2,173.24 is: 2,995.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.40 : 4,462.08 = 2,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.40/4,462.08 = 2,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.40x = 4,462.08 × 2,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.40x = 9,697,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697,170.74/3,237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.36

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