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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.16, 3,652.63 and 1,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.16, 3,652.63 and 1,048.82 is: 1,571.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.16 : 3,652.63 = 1,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.16/3,652.63 = 1,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.16x = 3,652.63 × 1,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.16x = 3,830,930.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,930.51/2,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.89

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