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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.55, 3,542.91 and 1,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.55, 3,542.91 and 1,437.29 is: 2,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.55 : 3,542.91 = 1,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.55/3,542.91 = 1,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.55x = 3,542.91 × 1,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.55x = 5,092,189.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,189.11/2,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.56

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