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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.84, 2,161.56 and 1,113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.84, 2,161.56 and 1,113.36 is: 1,673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.84 : 2,161.56 = 1,113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.84/2,161.56 = 1,113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.84x = 2,161.56 × 1,113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.84x = 2,406,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,594.44/1,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.76

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