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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.41, 3,656.49 and 1,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.41, 3,656.49 and 1,051.14 is: 1,576.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.41 : 3,656.49 = 1,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.41/3,656.49 = 1,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.41x = 3,656.49 × 1,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.41x = 3,843,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,464.62/2,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.87

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