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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.16, 3,651.14 and 1,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.16, 3,651.14 and 1,203.12 is: 1,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.16 : 3,651.14 = 1,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.16/3,651.14 = 1,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.16x = 3,651.14 × 1,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.16x = 4,392,753.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,753.54/2,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.41

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