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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.72, 3,364.06 and 1,375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.72, 3,364.06 and 1,375.71 is: 1,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.72 : 3,364.06 = 1,375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.72/3,364.06 = 1,375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.72x = 3,364.06 × 1,375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.72x = 4,627,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,964.10/2,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.48

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