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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.09, 3,362.30 and 1,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.09, 3,362.30 and 1,388.54 is: 1,915.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.09 : 3,362.30 = 1,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.09/3,362.30 = 1,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.09x = 3,362.30 × 1,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.09x = 4,668,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,688.04/2,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.69

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