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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.47, 3,655.13 and 2,336.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.47, 3,655.13 and 2,336.67 is: 3,503.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.47 : 3,655.13 = 2,336.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.47/3,655.13 = 2,336.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.47x = 3,655.13 × 2,336.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.47x = 8,540,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,540,820.93/2,437.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.97

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