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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.53, 3,360.74 and 2,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.53, 3,360.74 and 2,034.34 is: 2,804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.53 : 3,360.74 = 2,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.53/3,360.74 = 2,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.53x = 3,360.74 × 2,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.53x = 6,836,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,875.97/2,437.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.84

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