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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.20, 3,655.08 and 1,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.20, 3,655.08 and 1,282.32 is: 1,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.20 : 3,655.08 = 1,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.20/3,655.08 = 1,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.20x = 3,655.08 × 1,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.20x = 4,686,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,982.19/2,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.10

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