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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.38, 3,746.97 and 1,072.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.38, 3,746.97 and 1,072.02 is: 1,608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.38 : 3,746.97 = 1,072.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.38/3,746.97 = 1,072.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.38x = 3,746.97 × 1,072.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.38x = 4,016,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,826.78/2,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.42

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