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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.67, 3,661.71 and 2,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.67, 3,661.71 and 2,068.23 is: 3,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.67 : 3,661.71 = 2,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.67/3,661.71 = 2,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.67x = 3,661.71 × 2,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.67x = 7,573,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,264.45/2,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.76

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