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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.97, 3,364.06 and 1,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.97, 3,364.06 and 1,375.73 is: 1,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.97 : 3,364.06 = 1,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.97/3,364.06 = 1,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.97x = 3,364.06 × 1,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.97x = 4,628,038.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,038.26/2,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.32

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