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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.73, 4,650.66 and 2,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.73, 4,650.66 and 2,237.19 is: 3,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.73 : 4,650.66 = 2,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.73/4,650.66 = 2,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.73x = 4,650.66 × 2,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.73x = 10,404,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,410.05/3,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.78

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