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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.26, 3,356.38 and 1,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.26, 3,356.38 and 1,437.63 is: 1,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.26 : 3,356.38 = 1,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.26/3,356.38 = 1,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.26x = 3,356.38 × 1,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.26x = 4,825,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,234.38/2,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.85

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