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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.89, 3,364.16 and 1,443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.89, 3,364.16 and 1,443.26 is: 1,991.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.89 : 3,364.16 = 1,443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.89/3,364.16 = 1,443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.89x = 3,364.16 × 1,443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.89x = 4,855,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855,358.76/2,437.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.62

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