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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.47, 3,363.57 and 1,375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.47, 3,363.57 and 1,375.22 is: 1,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.47 : 3,363.57 = 1,375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.47/3,363.57 = 1,375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.47x = 3,363.57 × 1,375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.47x = 4,625,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,631.92/2,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.72

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