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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.47, 3,362.45 and 1,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.47, 3,362.45 and 1,551.74 is: 2,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.47 : 3,362.45 = 1,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.47/3,362.45 = 1,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.47x = 3,362.45 × 1,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.47x = 5,217,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217,623.59/2,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.59

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