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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.21, 3,363.15 and 1,442.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.21, 3,363.15 and 1,442.53 is: 1,990.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.21 : 3,363.15 = 1,442.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.21/3,363.15 = 1,442.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.21x = 3,363.15 × 1,442.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.21x = 4,851,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,444.77/2,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.57

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