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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.70, 3,286.92 and 1,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.70, 3,286.92 and 1,437.72 is: 1,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.70 : 3,286.92 = 1,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.70/3,286.92 = 1,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.70x = 3,286.92 × 1,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.70x = 4,725,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,678.84/2,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.16

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