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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.50, 3,744.20 and 1,037.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.50, 3,744.20 and 1,037.70 is: 1,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.50 : 3,744.20 = 1,037.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.50/3,744.20 = 1,037.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.50x = 3,744.20 × 1,037.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.50x = 3,885,358.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,358.93/2,497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.70

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