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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.71, 3,657.38 and 1,619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.71, 3,657.38 and 1,619.21 is: 2,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.71 : 3,657.38 = 1,619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.71/3,657.38 = 1,619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.71x = 3,657.38 × 1,619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.71x = 5,922,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,922,039.89/2,437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.35

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