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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.33, 3,656.53 and 1,138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.33, 3,656.53 and 1,138.09 is: 1,707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.33 : 3,656.53 = 1,138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.33/3,656.53 = 1,138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.33x = 3,656.53 × 1,138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.33x = 4,161,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,460.23/2,437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.38

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