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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.02, 3,363.12 and 1,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.02, 3,363.12 and 1,374.84 is: 1,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.02 : 3,363.12 = 1,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.02/3,363.12 = 1,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.02x = 3,363.12 × 1,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.02x = 4,623,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,751.90/2,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.30

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