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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.83, 3,364.11 and 1,375.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.83, 3,364.11 and 1,375.65 is: 1,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.83 : 3,364.11 = 1,375.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.83/3,364.11 = 1,375.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.83x = 3,364.11 × 1,375.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.83x = 4,627,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,837.92/2,437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.34

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