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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.73, 3,556.08 and 1,637.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.73, 3,556.08 and 1,637.94 is: 2,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.73 : 3,556.08 = 1,637.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.73/3,556.08 = 1,637.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.73x = 3,556.08 × 1,637.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.73x = 5,824,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,645.68/2,369.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,457.94

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