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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.14, 3,363.93 and 1,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.14, 3,363.93 and 1,442.76 is: 1,991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.14 : 3,363.93 = 1,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.14/3,363.93 = 1,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.14x = 3,363.93 × 1,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.14x = 4,853,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,343.65/2,437.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.41

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