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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.13, 3,637.67 and 1,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.13, 3,637.67 and 1,037.29 is: 1,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.13 : 3,637.67 = 1,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.13/3,637.67 = 1,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.13x = 3,637.67 × 1,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.13x = 3,773,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,318.71/2,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.92

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