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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.38, 3,347.37 and 2,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.38, 3,347.37 and 2,043.72 is: 2,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.38 : 3,347.37 = 2,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.38/3,347.37 = 2,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.38x = 3,347.37 × 2,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.38x = 6,841,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,841,087.02/2,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.74

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