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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.15, 3,637.73 and 1,603.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.15, 3,637.73 and 1,603.26 is: 2,404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.15 : 3,637.73 = 1,603.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.15/3,637.73 = 1,603.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.15x = 3,637.73 × 1,603.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.15x = 5,832,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,231.01/2,425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,404.89

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