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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.40, 3,654.27 and 1,340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.40, 3,654.27 and 1,340.25 is: 2,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.40 : 3,654.27 = 1,340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.40/3,654.27 = 1,340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.40x = 3,654.27 × 1,340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.40x = 4,897,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,635.37/2,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.37

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