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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.64, 3,363.88 and 1,389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.64, 3,363.88 and 1,389.68 is: 1,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.64 : 3,363.88 = 1,389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.64/3,363.88 = 1,389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.64x = 3,363.88 × 1,389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.64x = 4,674,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,716.76/2,437.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.72

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