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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.51, 3,655.35 and 1,050.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.51, 3,655.35 and 1,050.74 is: 1,575.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.51 : 3,655.35 = 1,050.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.51/3,655.35 = 1,050.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.51x = 3,655.35 × 1,050.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.51x = 3,840,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,804.18/2,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.71

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