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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.39, 3,363.37 and 1,492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.39, 3,363.37 and 1,492.75 is: 2,059.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.39 : 3,363.37 = 1,492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.39/3,363.37 = 1,492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.39x = 3,363.37 × 1,492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.39x = 5,020,670.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,670.57/2,437.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.86

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