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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.34, 3,651.41 and 1,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.34, 3,651.41 and 1,203.30 is: 1,802.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.34 : 3,651.41 = 1,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.34/3,651.41 = 1,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.34x = 3,651.41 × 1,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.34x = 4,393,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,744.66/2,437.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.68

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