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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.23, 3,363.57 and 1,389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.23, 3,363.57 and 1,389.27 is: 1,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.23 : 3,363.57 = 1,389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.23/3,363.57 = 1,389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.23x = 3,363.57 × 1,389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.23x = 4,672,906.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,906.89/2,437.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.30

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