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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.26, 3,651.72 and 2,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.26, 3,651.72 and 2,049.77 is: 3,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.26 : 3,651.72 = 2,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.26/3,651.72 = 2,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.26x = 3,651.72 × 2,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.26x = 7,485,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,485,167.85/2,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.14

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