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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.35, 3,653.58 and 1,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.35, 3,653.58 and 1,205.64 is: 1,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.35 : 3,653.58 = 1,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.35/3,653.58 = 1,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.35x = 3,653.58 × 1,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.35x = 4,404,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,902.19/2,437.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.25

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