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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.68, 3,362.93 and 1,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.68, 3,362.93 and 1,553.28 is: 2,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.68 : 3,362.93 = 1,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.68/3,362.93 = 1,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.68x = 3,362.93 × 1,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.68x = 5,223,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,564.14/2,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.84

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