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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.44, 3,363.58 and 1,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.44, 3,363.58 and 1,389.30 is: 1,917.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.44 : 3,363.58 = 1,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.44/3,363.58 = 1,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.44x = 3,363.58 × 1,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.44x = 4,673,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,021.69/2,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.18

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