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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.02, 3,364.20 and 1,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.02, 3,364.20 and 1,999.62 is: 2,760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.02 : 3,364.20 = 1,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.02/3,364.20 = 1,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.02x = 3,364.20 × 1,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.02x = 6,727,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,727,121.60/2,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.39

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