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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.99, 3,364.42 and 1,318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.99, 3,364.42 and 1,318.93 is: 1,820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.99 : 3,364.42 = 1,318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.99/3,364.42 = 1,318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.99x = 3,364.42 × 1,318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.99x = 4,437,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,426.06/2,437.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.12

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