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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.75, 3,362.88 and 1,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.75, 3,362.88 and 1,553.50 is: 2,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.75 : 3,362.88 = 1,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.75/3,362.88 = 1,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.75x = 3,362.88 × 1,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.75x = 5,224,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,234.08/2,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.06

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