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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.61, 3,355.97 and 1,437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.61, 3,355.97 and 1,437.93 is: 1,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.61 : 3,355.97 = 1,437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.61/3,355.97 = 1,437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.61x = 3,355.97 × 1,437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.61x = 4,825,642.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,642.75/2,432.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.73

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