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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.77, 3,635.60 and 1,037.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.77, 3,635.60 and 1,037.47 is: 1,554.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.77 : 3,635.60 = 1,037.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.77/3,635.60 = 1,037.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.77x = 3,635.60 × 1,037.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.77x = 3,771,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,824.63/2,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.90

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