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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.90, 3,363.48 and 1,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.90, 3,363.48 and 1,375.54 is: 1,897.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.90 : 3,363.48 = 1,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.90/3,363.48 = 1,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.90x = 3,363.48 × 1,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.90x = 4,626,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,592.87/2,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.78

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