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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.70, 3,655.73 and 1,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.70, 3,655.73 and 1,050.17 is: 1,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.70 : 3,655.73 = 1,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.70/3,655.73 = 1,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.70x = 3,655.73 × 1,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.70x = 3,839,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,122.32/2,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.90

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