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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.40, 3,361.38 and 2,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.40, 3,361.38 and 2,084.64 is: 2,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.40 : 3,361.38 = 2,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.40/3,361.38 = 2,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.40x = 3,361.38 × 2,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.40x = 7,007,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,267.20/2,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.90

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