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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.36, 3,497.64 and 2,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.36, 3,497.64 and 2,433.68 is: 3,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.36 : 3,497.64 = 2,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.36/3,497.64 = 2,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.36x = 3,497.64 × 2,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.36x = 8,512,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,136.52/2,537.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.72

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