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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.56, 3,653.10 and 2,177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.56, 3,653.10 and 2,177.28 is: 3,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.56 : 3,653.10 = 2,177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.56/3,653.10 = 2,177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.56x = 3,653.10 × 2,177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.56x = 7,953,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953,821.57/2,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.03

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