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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.24, 3,635.07 and 1,037.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.24, 3,635.07 and 1,037.71 is: 1,555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.24 : 3,635.07 = 1,037.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.24/3,635.07 = 1,037.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.24x = 3,635.07 × 1,037.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.24x = 3,772,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,148.49/2,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.37

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