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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.18, 3,656.25 and 1,267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.18, 3,656.25 and 1,267.75 is: 1,901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.18 : 3,656.25 = 1,267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.18/3,656.25 = 1,267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.18x = 3,656.25 × 1,267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.18x = 4,635,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,210.94/2,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.87

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