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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.61, 4,102.11 and 1,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.61, 4,102.11 and 1,437.39 is: 2,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.61 : 4,102.11 = 1,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.61/4,102.11 = 1,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.61x = 4,102.11 × 1,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.61x = 5,896,331.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,896,331.89/2,738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.04

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