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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437.92, 3,653.73 and 1,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437.92, 3,653.73 and 1,049.58 is: 1,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437.92 : 3,653.73 = 1,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437.92/3,653.73 = 1,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437.92x = 3,653.73 × 1,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437.92x = 3,834,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,881.93/2,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.01

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