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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.52, 3,364.29 and 1,553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.52, 3,364.29 and 1,553.13 is: 2,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.52 : 3,364.29 = 1,553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.52/3,364.29 = 1,553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.52x = 3,364.29 × 1,553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.52x = 5,225,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,225,179.73/2,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.65

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