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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.29, 3,363.53 and 1,505.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.29, 3,363.53 and 1,505.25 is: 2,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.29 : 3,363.53 = 1,505.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.29/3,363.53 = 1,505.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.29x = 3,363.53 × 1,505.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.29x = 5,062,946.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,946.01/2,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.29

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