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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.36, 3,654.95 and 1,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.36, 3,654.95 and 1,204.27 is: 1,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.36 : 3,654.95 = 1,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.36/3,654.95 = 1,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.36x = 3,654.95 × 1,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.36x = 4,401,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,531.48/2,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.86

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