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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.93, 3,637.67 and 1,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.93, 3,637.67 and 1,038.60 is: 1,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.93 : 3,637.67 = 1,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.93/3,637.67 = 1,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.93x = 3,637.67 × 1,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.93x = 3,778,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,084.06/2,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.38

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