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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.21, 3,655.95 and 1,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.21, 3,655.95 and 1,051.16 is: 1,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.21 : 3,655.95 = 1,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.21/3,655.95 = 1,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.21x = 3,655.95 × 1,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.21x = 3,842,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,988.40/2,437.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.80

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