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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.09, 3,364.08 and 1,442.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.09, 3,364.08 and 1,442.71 is: 1,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.09 : 3,364.08 = 1,442.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.09/3,364.08 = 1,442.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.09x = 3,364.08 × 1,442.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.09x = 4,853,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,391.86/2,437.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.47

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