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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.11, 3,363.59 and 1,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.11, 3,363.59 and 1,553.20 is: 2,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.11 : 3,363.59 = 1,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.11/3,363.59 = 1,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.11x = 3,363.59 × 1,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.11x = 5,224,323.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,323.46/2,437.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.66

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