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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.06, 3,361.76 and 1,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.06, 3,361.76 and 1,442.18 is: 1,989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.06 : 3,361.76 = 1,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.06/3,361.76 = 1,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.06x = 3,361.76 × 1,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.06x = 4,848,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,263.04/2,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.39

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