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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.72, 3,656.92 and 1,051.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.72, 3,656.92 and 1,051.02 is: 1,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.72 : 3,656.92 = 1,051.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.72/3,656.92 = 1,051.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.72x = 3,656.92 × 1,051.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.72x = 3,843,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,496.06/2,437.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.68

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