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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.35, 3,543.31 and 1,437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.35, 3,543.31 and 1,437.55 is: 2,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.35 : 3,543.31 = 1,437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.35/3,543.31 = 1,437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.35x = 3,543.31 × 1,437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.35x = 5,093,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,678.23/2,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.10

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