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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,432.74, 3,356.10 and 1,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,432.74, 3,356.10 and 1,437.34 is: 1,982.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,432.74 : 3,356.10 = 1,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,432.74/3,356.10 = 1,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,432.74x = 3,356.10 × 1,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,432.74x = 4,823,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,856.77/2,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.89

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