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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.94, 3,638.93 and 1,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.94, 3,638.93 and 1,037.82 is: 1,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.94 : 3,638.93 = 1,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.94/3,638.93 = 1,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.94x = 3,638.93 × 1,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.94x = 3,776,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,549.14/2,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.74

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