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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.44, 3,361.36 and 1,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.44, 3,361.36 and 1,691.52 is: 2,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.44 : 3,361.36 = 1,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.44/3,361.36 = 1,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.44x = 3,361.36 × 1,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.44x = 5,685,807.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,807.67/2,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.70

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