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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.97, 3,364.70 and 1,554.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.97, 3,364.70 and 1,554.98 is: 2,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.97 : 3,364.70 = 1,554.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.97/3,364.70 = 1,554.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.97x = 3,364.70 × 1,554.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.97x = 5,232,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,232,016.61/2,437.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.05

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