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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.16, 3,362.94 and 1,374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.16, 3,362.94 and 1,374.53 is: 1,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.16 : 3,362.94 = 1,374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.16/3,362.94 = 1,374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.16x = 3,362.94 × 1,374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.16x = 4,622,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,622,445.10/2,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.66

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