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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.04, 3,362.98 and 1,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.04, 3,362.98 and 1,374.98 is: 1,897.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.04 : 3,362.98 = 1,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.04/3,362.98 = 1,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.04x = 3,362.98 × 1,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.04x = 4,624,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,030.24/2,437.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.40

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