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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.51, 3,655.17 and 1,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.51, 3,655.17 and 1,204.45 is: 1,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.51 : 3,655.17 = 1,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.51/3,655.17 = 1,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.51x = 3,655.17 × 1,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.51x = 4,402,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,469.51/2,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.13

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