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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.57, 3,655.68 and 1,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.57, 3,655.68 and 1,050.60 is: 1,575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.57 : 3,655.68 = 1,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.57/3,655.68 = 1,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.57x = 3,655.68 × 1,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.57x = 3,840,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840,657.41/2,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.61

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