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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,422.94, 3,635.75 and 1,037.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,422.94, 3,635.75 and 1,037.33 is: 1,556.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,422.94 : 3,635.75 = 1,037.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,422.94/3,635.75 = 1,037.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,422.94x = 3,635.75 × 1,037.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,422.94x = 3,771,472.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,472.55/2,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.57

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