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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.68, 3,364.40 and 1,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.68, 3,364.40 and 1,553.92 is: 2,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.68 : 3,364.40 = 1,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.68/3,364.40 = 1,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.68x = 3,364.40 × 1,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.68x = 5,228,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,008.45/2,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.67

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