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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.52, 3,652.86 and 1,887.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.52, 3,652.86 and 1,887.18 is: 2,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.52 : 3,652.86 = 1,887.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.52/3,652.86 = 1,887.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.52x = 3,652.86 × 1,887.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.52x = 6,893,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893,604.33/2,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.12

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