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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.87, 3,303.56 and 1,437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.87, 3,303.56 and 1,437.53 is: 1,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.87 : 3,303.56 = 1,437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.87/3,303.56 = 1,437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.87x = 3,303.56 × 1,437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.87x = 4,748,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,972.27/2,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.98

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