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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.52, 3,657.35 and 898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.52, 3,657.35 and 898.16 is: 1,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.52 : 3,657.35 = 898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.52/3,657.35 = 898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.52x = 3,657.35 × 898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.52x = 3,284,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,885.48/2,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.63

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