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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.38, 3,363.59 and 1,552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.38, 3,363.59 and 1,552.99 is: 2,143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.38 : 3,363.59 = 1,552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.38/3,363.59 = 1,552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.38x = 3,363.59 × 1,552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.38x = 5,223,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,621.63/2,437.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.13

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