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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.52, 3,659.64 and 2,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.52, 3,659.64 and 2,074.64 is: 3,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.52 : 3,659.64 = 2,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.52/3,659.64 = 2,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.52x = 3,659.64 × 2,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.52x = 7,592,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,435.53/2,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.82

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