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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.49, 3,635.19 and 1,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.49, 3,635.19 and 1,037.20 is: 1,554.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.49 : 3,635.19 = 1,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.49/3,635.19 = 1,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.49x = 3,635.19 × 1,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.49x = 3,770,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,404.38/2,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.49

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