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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.86, 3,655.98 and 2,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.86, 3,655.98 and 2,029.62 is: 3,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.86 : 3,655.98 = 2,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.86/3,655.98 = 2,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.86x = 3,655.98 × 2,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.86x = 7,420,250.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,420,250.13/2,437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.76

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