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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.32, 3,473.67 and 1,437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.32, 3,473.67 and 1,437.47 is: 2,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.32 : 3,473.67 = 1,437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.32/3,473.67 = 1,437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.32x = 3,473.67 × 1,437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.32x = 4,993,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,296.41/2,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.70

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