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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.95, 3,652.32 and 1,203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.95, 3,652.32 and 1,203.92 is: 1,803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.95 : 3,652.32 = 1,203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.95/3,652.32 = 1,203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.95x = 3,652.32 × 1,203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.95x = 4,397,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,101.09/2,437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.61

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