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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.13, 3,363.84 and 1,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.13, 3,363.84 and 1,389.80 is: 1,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.13 : 3,363.84 = 1,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.13/3,363.84 = 1,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.13x = 3,363.84 × 1,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.13x = 4,675,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,064.83/2,437.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.27

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