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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.91, 3,365.56 and 1,690.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.91, 3,365.56 and 1,690.58 is: 2,333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.91 : 3,365.56 = 1,690.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.91/3,365.56 = 1,690.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.91x = 3,365.56 × 1,690.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.91x = 5,689,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,731.60/2,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.86

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