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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.08, 3,636.66 and 1,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.08, 3,636.66 and 1,038.36 is: 1,557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.08 : 3,636.66 = 1,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.08/3,636.66 = 1,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.08x = 3,636.66 × 1,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.08x = 3,776,162.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,162.28/2,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.13

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