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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.43, 3,647.95 and 2,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.43, 3,647.95 and 2,027.39 is: 3,034.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.43 : 3,647.95 = 2,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.43/3,647.95 = 2,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.43x = 3,647.95 × 2,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.43x = 7,395,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,794.04/2,437.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.27

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