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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.27, 3,658.20 and 1,205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.27, 3,658.20 and 1,205.49 is: 1,809.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.27 : 3,658.20 = 1,205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.27/3,658.20 = 1,205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.27x = 3,658.20 × 1,205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.27x = 4,409,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,923.52/2,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.37

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