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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.63, 3,364.52 and 1,494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.63, 3,364.52 and 1,494.07 is: 2,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.63 : 3,364.52 = 1,494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.63/3,364.52 = 1,494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.63x = 3,364.52 × 1,494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.63x = 5,026,812.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,812.51/2,437.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.17

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